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
Tim Mountz is Senior Vice President and Chief Litigation Counsel in FINRA’s Office of General Counsel. He leads the Litigation Group, which is responsible for representing FINRA in litigation and providing legal advice on matters involving litigation risk. Legal matters for which the OGC Litigation Group is responsible include claims challenging FINRA’s regulatory activities, securities
I am an individual investor who has invested for several years in a variety of securities, mutual funds and ETF's, including leveraged and inverse funds. My brokerage firm already requires me to confirm that I have read various warnings about and understand the risks of these investment vehicles. I consider them a USEFUL and CONVENIENT investment tool in a whole toolbox of investment
Bonds can be issued by corporations, local municipalities, government agencies and the federal government. Performing due diligence can help you assess the many characteristics that are associated with these fixed-income securities and evaluate overall suitability with your investing needs.
To the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority:We appreciate that FINRA is soliciting comment on how to modernize its regulatory framework in light of workplace evolution and technological change. While the opportunity to provide feedback is welcome, the timing of this initiative, coinciding with shifting political winds and broader deregulation narratives, raises serious concerns. There is a
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I fully support this proposed rule change and additional rule regarding short position reporting. Additional rules to protect investors, especially retail investors, should be explored on this topic as well as other issues such as order flow prioritization, block share lending, and ability to dictate exchanges for orders to be sent to. How is it possible for >50% of the daily trading
The prevalence of cybersecurity incidents continues to increase at FINRA member firms. As a result of the continued proliferation of cybercrime, the Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within FINRA’s Member Supervision program is issuing this advisory to highlight effective practices and considerations for member firms when responding to cyber incidents, including the benefits of voluntarily reporting information related to the incident to various entities.
