Investors don't need these regulations. We understand that investing in financial markets can be risky. They can be appropriate in certain circumstances, and we can decide on our own where we want to invest. Passing a test or any other special process will only favor the "big boys" over individual investors. I use leveraged funds as a small part of my overall
Retail traders should have equal access to complex investments as institutional/professional traders.
Educating investors of risk through simple disclosures is important and a fair requirement before permitting trading. Any threshold test should be minimal and easily met (including for those with English as a second language). Have faith in the investor to understand the risks and manage their
I oppose restrictions to my right to invest in leveraged and inverse funds. These instruments should be available to the public, and not just a privileged few. They are an important part of investment strategy that can help me hedge/ protect my stocks investments, and sometimes help me achieve enhanced returns when I use them as a limited part of my overall portfolio. I should not have to go
So I have used leveraged and inverse ETFs for approximately 10 years as a way to channel my investing when I believe a certain segment of the market has been oversold/overbought. Further, I may use them to hedge my existing positions. I believe it's my right to choose these investments as I see fit without having to pass some artifical test. After all, the firms that I trade with have their
I strongly oppose any restrictions on my right to decide what I can and cannot invest in. I currently invest in 2X or 3X products, both bullish and bearish. I am a grown adult, with 30 years of experience in the markets and do not need additional protection from regulators. I take personal responsibility for my decisions and would prefer that you leave me alone to invest how I prefer. I find
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, in the spirit of free-market capitalism. No one should have to go through any special process like passing a test before you can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds
Individuals not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for them and their family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. One shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before one can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. We are capable of understanding
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. I should not be forced to go through a specific test to be able to trade any securities I want. As an individual I am capable of making my own decisions. Cryptocurrency strategy is important for my long term financial planning
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST My education - a Ph.D. from a university in the U.S. and mathematics as my Bachelor Degree's minor subject, I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I - not regulators - should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like taking a test
I have been active investor for over 20 years and have successfully managed my SEP IRA and investment accounts during that time. I should not be required to take any tests to invest in any stocks including leveraged and inverse funds. In particular, leveraged and inverse funds allow me to take advantage opportunities using less capital as well as hedge risk. Please do not restrict and/or make it
