I strongly favor these proposed rule changes. Specifically, the disclosing of synthetic positions. It is vital to combat predatory trading practices; further data releases and thorough market monitoring is required to achieve this end.
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rule Governing Payments to Unregistered Persons
I believe this "Proposed Trade Reporting Requirements for Over-The-Counter Options Transactions" is a crucial step for more transparency in the finacial markets. It will be important to limit misuse of financial instruments/loopholes and so forth in order to gain an advantage over other market participants. I strongly agree to the proposed requirement.
Investment fraud comes in many forms, often involving opportunities and offers that seem compelling. To avoid being drawn into a scam, keep your guard up and look for warning signs before you commit to an investment.
Exchange Act Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule) requires broker-dealers with market access or that provide market access to their customers to “appropriately control the risks associated with market access so as not to jeopardize their own financial condition, that of other market participants, the integrity of trading on the securities markets, and the stability of the financial system.”
Individuals should be able to decide how they invest their money. leveraged ETFs are not nearly as bad as investing in "meme stocks" or options trading. Regulating buying ETFs at the start of a bear market is irresponsible and likely something to make people sell their ETFs at a loss.
I am a 57 year old investor that has traded / invested in different asset classes including equites, option and futures. I think the leverage / inverse funds are a valuable tool to be used by investors / traders and should continue to be available to the public without restrictions.
As a not-for-profit membership organization, we are committed to transparency and engagement with our members regarding our finances. Accordingly, we want to update you on FINRA’s plans over the next several years for funding our mission of protecting investors and promoting market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets.
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Rule 5100
Short Sales
Executive Summary
On October 2, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) approved an exemption to NASD Rule 5100 (Short Sale Rule)
for securities included in the NASDAQ-100
I am a retail investor. I believe OTC options trades are a great systemic risk as they are not properly regulated. As FINRA is an SRO I believe it should be required that all OTC options chains be publicly disseminated in order for regulatory integrity and public trust to be maintained. In order to maintain competitiveness and not price smaller firms out of the market, FINRA should create a
