Being and American citizen comes with many things and one of those thing is the freedom to "contract". I have the privilege and ability to "choose" whatever investment strategy that works best for me and my family... Not regulators. If there is a public investment, it should be available to everyone that has the desire to invest, not just those that are "privileged"
I appose rule #S7-24-15. I have been using leveraged and inverse ETFs as part of my investment strategy for years. They are vital as a hedge against long positions during market downturns, or to enhance returns when the markets are moving higher. They are a critical tool, and are used sparingly. There is no reason why only High Net Worth individuals should have access to these instruments. There
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NASD has adopted an arbitration filing fee and advertising service charge that will be imposed on certain arbitration Submission Agreements, advertisements, sales literature, and other such material received by the NASD on and after February 22, 1988.
The NASD Board of Governors believes the arbitration filing fee and
Hello, as a financial services professional I oppose SEC proposed rule #S7-24-15
Executive Summary
FINRA recently held annual elections to fill vacancies on its Regional Committees, Small Firm Advisory Committee (SFAC), and the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Additionally, at its December meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors (FINRA Board) also selected individuals to fill several appointed seats on the SFAC and NAC. This Notice lists the individuals recently elected
LETFs are indeed complex investment instruments but I believe current disclosure requirements are more than sufficient for investors to remain informed about the products they are buying. Limiting the purchase of LETF products to accredited investors or requiring financial literacy tests to purchase only puts unnecessary roadblocks in place that are easily circumvented. Enforcing one day holding
It is my belief that a market should be open and fair and that each market participant regardless of funds or experience should be able to have access to the same tools and be able to take on whatever risk they feel comfortable with. By denying some investors access to products and not others, you are creating a two tier system which is the antithesis of a free market. You are also giving one
I am opposed to changing the process for which Americans can access leverage funds for two main reasons. One, we have the worlds best economic system and limiting her this system makes no sense in regards to keeping us as leaders are on the world stage. Two, the forms already provided to buyers by brokerages and other companies already clearly delineate the products and potential he uses and
All investments are risky. But everyone should be able to invest their money how they like without having to pass a test or be among the wealthy elite. Let people make up their own minds about whether to invest in leveraged and inverse funds. The option should be available to everyone not just a select few. I have invested in a leveraged fund and it is but one portion of my small portfolio. We
Summary
Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) at member firms play a vital role. For example, CCOs and their compliance teams help design and implement compliance programs, help educate and train firm personnel, and work in tandem with senior business management and legal departments to foster compliance with regulatory requirements. In this way, CCOs help promote strong compliance practices that
