<p>Applicability of NASD Rule 3070 to the operations of a mutual fund and variable product distributor broker/dealer.<br/></p>
As an RIA for over two decades, I want the ability to use whatever tactical strategies I see fit for my clients as well as myself. I have used inverse funds within hedging strategies since the 1990s to no ill effect for my clients. They are extremely useful tools for hedging against large market losses, especially within Long/Short strategies. With the advent of cannabis, crypto, day-traders, and
Bulletin Board Designated As "Qualifying Electronic Quotation System"
On December 30, 1992, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted the NASD's request for interim designation of the OTC Bulletin Board® service (OTCBB) as a "Qualifying Electronic Quotation System" for purposes of certain penny-stock rules that became effective on January 1, 1993. The SEC
Each registration category has a default base qualification exam. Starting in January 2023, if a registration category was obtained by a passing alternate qualification exam, a “Credit” for the default base exam(s) is added to the individual’s exam information in their CRD record. This information is viewable in their FINRA Gateway profile as well as the Qualifications area in FinPro.
 
Dear Sirs: I am writing to express my opinion that existing investor access to leveraged ETFs should be maintained. These investments are straightforward (leverage 1X, 2X, 3X, etc.) and every investor must understand that risk is inherent with these investments. As with any other investment. I consider leveraged ETFs to be much less risky than US traded Chinese stocks. The Chinese Variable
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Consolidated FINRA Rules Governing Registration and Qualification Requirements
I am a high net worth individual. I use the inverse bear index's across a number of categories to hedge my portfolio during periods of uncertainty without using complex option strategies - I have found options to be far more susceptible to losses than reverse indexs. Using options as a hedge involves two variables - the strategy and timing both need to be right. Reverse Indexs remove the
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It should be up to the investor him/her self to decide their risk tolerance levels and which products will achieve their goals.
There is less risk in using an inverse ETF than the options derivative markets because the latter has more variables that are measurably harder to comprehend,
Your time would be better spent looking under the hood at what Is going on at financial organizations
Do not restrict my right to invest my hard earned money in whatever product I so choose. Leveraged, inverse, variable rate, option, etc. products are important tools for individual investors like myself. Individual investors can and do understand many complex investments and investment strategies. Individuals have to be allowed to make mistakes in life, including investments, as part of the
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