It is my belief that even as a small investor I should have access to all options of trading and investing and that it is my responsibility to understand the risks involved. Regulations don't protect us and actually take away opportunities.
As an informed investor, let me have the freedom to continue on to invest in leveraged and inverse products. Yes, investment is not without risk, but why should certain firms have more access than an individual investor?
Taking away this right does not all a true free market. There are numerous ways to trade that are higher risk such as weekly options and micro stocks, what is the difference? This limits what should be a true and free market.
Investors should continue to have access to products that have existed for decades as there are not that many options to hedge portfolios. We need options to hedge against downside risk. Do not limit our options please.
Anybody should be able to invest in what ever way they see fit. They know the risks and they know they need to research or find a competent money manager to help them. Its a gamble just like living.
Many of these products are tools that enable ordinary investors to invest with reduced risk, lower cost and greater safety. They make investment strategies available to all that were previously restricted to the large, the very wealthy and the powerful.
Comments: I stand to object this proposal because these are good leveraged investment product for normal people to access. Although it expose certain risk, the government shouldn't take away citizens' right to access those products.
I should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for me. Its my money and my risk.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged. Everyone in America should have the opportunity.
Restricting access to leveraged investment vehicles is a mistake. People should have the right to choose how their hard earned money is invested. The public is capable of understanding risks and rewards associated with leveraged and inverse funds.
I use leveraged ETFs as part of my balanced portfolio. I understand and accept the risks, just as anyone investing in equities should. There is reason for regulators to interfere with my ability to shape my portfolio as I deem appropriate.
