Why is the government getting in my way to trade with my own money? Shouldnt the government simply be concerned with making sure that the public companies provide the most accurate and relevant financial data in a timely manner, instead of assuming that I am stupid and a bad steward of my own finances and feeling the need to create more regulations?
I have been investing in leveraged funds for over 10 years and I am aware of the risks. Leveraged funds help my portfolio perform better with higher returns. I do not need any classes or tests or certificates to trade these funds. If you do then you should make every single investor in the market do the same.
Please do not remove my ability, as a small investor, to trade leveraged ETFs. I have used such positions many times over the years to hedge against specific risks and without these, I would have had no way to do it, either out of a lack of access or because it would have been too expensive or too complex.
The additional rules proposed by FINRA does not protect the public as whole, rather only protects a small few that wants additional control on the free market. We are currently able to trade knowing the risks and rewards - the people do not need high net worth, special classes / tests, or additional government regulations imposed on us.
Please allow me to continue purchasing Leveraged ETFs. They make up a large part of my portfolio, and have for years. They are very useful both for short term trades and longer term investments. Moreover, I am not fond of shorting individual stocks, but inverse ETFs fit my needs entirely. Thanks you for reading.
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As a long-time investor who had diligently saved for his retirement, and who sought advice from professional financial planners, I would like to retain my right to continue using leveraged instruments in my portfolio. They help me achieve the desired allocation. I do not speculate or day trade and only use these instruments only for long-term goals.
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