The Reg BI and Form CRS topic of the 2024 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Industry Governor (Small Firm Representative)Chief Operations/Compliance Officer, Herold & Lantern Investments, Inc.Governor Since 2020Committees: Finance, Operations & Technology Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee, Regulatory Policy CommitteeProfessional ExperienceChief Operations/Compliance Officer, Herold & Lantern Investments (1993 – present)FINRA
I am taking this opportunity to respond to your potential limitation to using leveraged ETF's. I am a big boy and want to have the ability to use leveraged ETF's. Why is that any different than using margin with stocks. I also understand the contango component of leveraged ETF's. There was a study done by Barron's a few years ago and several leveraged ETF
FINRA must require proper reporting of short interest by institutions, for too long have they been able to provide inaccurate self-reported misinformation(see SEC for historical offences of mislabeling Short positions as long) without oversight to push down stock values of companies. To maintain confidence in the market, this will be necessary as global interest will leave the US capital markets
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I have regularly invested in leveraged funds, both positive and negative. I have found these to be a good source of capital gains over the years. please do not restrict my ability to invest in these instruments by putting roadblocks in the way. understand the risk in leveraged and inverse funds and do not need to be protected. I would rather you spend your time figuring out a way to reduce
Individual investors oppose the SEC Proposed Rule:
--It is a form of control by the regulators to impose its judgement on investors about investment vehicles that play a key role in risk mitigation.
--It is way to impose barriers to market efficiency.
--There is no reason for further intrusion by the government into capital and investing markets.
--It is unconstitutional.
--Retail investors are
I oppose restrictions to my right to invest. I should not be limited in the investment opportunities I can capitalize on to build wealth. This regulation isn't for protection or guidance; it's to deny people of lower net worths, lower classes, and less privilege access to build wealth. The United States prides itself as a country where people can build themselves up, but
Do not restrict my personal right to choose which investments I place my capital in. My rights to Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness carry with it the freedom to choose as I see fit and accept the responsibility of the consequences of those choices. Restricting certain investments to the wealthy and connected elite of our country will only exacerbate the income gap. I use these leveraged funds
