An unprecedented number of companies are pursuing an alternative path to entering the public market by using a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC. In 2020, SPACs raised over $80 billion, and in the first nine weeks of 2021 SPACS raised over $70 billion. Here are some basics on SPAC investing.
Anyone who follows the stock market knows that some days market indexes and stock prices move up, and other days they move down. This is called volatility. The more dramatic the swings, the higher the level of volatility—and potential risk.
I am a private citizen and individual investor concerned about limits on leveraged and inverse. These funds are an important tool for me as they present another method of limited exposure to leverage with less downside risk than many other leveraged strategies. They are an extremely important part of my strategy as they allow for amplification of strategies that take advantage of market momentum
I have just learned from my brokers communication that FINRA is seeking public comments on restricting investors from buying a broad range of public securities designated as "complex products". I am an investor to handle my retirement accounts. It is very important for me to use as many tools as possible to protect my investments including inverse funds instruments for and
Dear FINRA Regulators,
I am a new investor who has benefited greatly from the variety of exchange-traded funds on the public securities market. I have seen great gains through the use of leveraged, inverse leveraged, and volatility index tracked funds. Since I understand the inherent risks of trading these funds, I firmly believe that most investors with basic knowledge can learn and understand
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FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to the NASD Rule 1010 Series (Membership Proceedings) (collectively, the Membership Application Program (MAP) rules). The proposal is the result of FINRA's retrospective review of the MAP rules and processes, and is intended to reduce unnecessary burdens on new and existing firms, while strengthening investor protections. The proposed
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Member SupervisionCollege of Examinations and College of Risk MonitoringThe College of Examinations (COE) and College of Risk Monitoring (CORM) are elite training programs kicking off in July. A group of entry-level employees will start their careers in Member Supervision through a multi-week training and networking extravaganza.The COE and
Dear Madam, Sir:
I am writing concerning possible restrictions that may be applied to certain securities like leveraged or inverse funds.
I am a private, non-professional investor, but do my homework on stocks. Especially in the last few years, leveraged and inverse ETFs have been an important part of my investment strategy. While they represent a lower percentage of my investment funds, they
I'm contacting you to oppose the potential additional regulation applied to certain "complex" investments.
First, what I choose to invest in, public or private securities or other instruments, is my sovereign choice. I educated myself on e.g. leveraged and inverse funds, and have an understanding in how they work and their risk/benefit equation as it applies to me.
