I oppose any effort to restrict my ability to invest in leveraged or inverse funds. There are already too many regulations restricting the ability of individual investors to fully participate in our economy. The opportunity for financial success should not be limited to the wealthy. FINRA should protect us all from fraud but NOT from reasonable risks.
As an investor we understand risks associated with investing in leveraged and inverse funds. Please do not restrict investors(esp retail) and make investing in stock market tougher. This regulations if brought in will impact investors/traders who are already in trading and they might incur huge loss in terms of capital depreciation by scaring away exiting and new investments.
All equity investments have risk. Leveraged investments are no different. It has more volatility than others that doesn't make it any more or less riskier than other equity investments over the long term.
Hence I recommend it should not be subject to further stringent regulation than other equity investment vehicles
Leveraged and Inverse funds are important investment strategies to head against. Such investments should be available to the general public like me who are not privileged - we don't need tests to understand leveraged / inverse funds and the risks they entail. Do not make regulations that only benefit the super rich - give equal opportunity to everyone.
I strongly oppose the regulation on the trading of leveraged funds. It is an essential part of my investment strategy to manage risk and make profit even during market downturn.
Regulator should allow all investors to utilize all available necessary tools to protect their investments instead of only allowing the privileged few to use them.
This is outrageous. Individuals should be allowed the same instruments as the privileged few. I should be able to choose the investments that are right for me and m family.I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risk. I do not need to pass a "test" to invest in these instruments. I am currently using a inverse fund and it is helping to protect (hedge
As investors, we are perfectly aware of the risks we take when we invest in leveraged funds. We are grown people, and do not require a nanny to lock us out of high-risk investments. This regulation not only stops everyday people from becoming fully capable investors, it is condescending to believe this is for our own good.
I do not believe FINRA should remove our access to leverage ETF products. Brokers and companies like Direxion and Proshares provide an ample amount of warnings, disclosures, and educational material to advise the level of risk undertaken. It is and should be our right to maintain our decision to use these products within our investment strategies.
I would like you to leave leveraged ETFs alone. I should be able to choose to have a risky security in my portfolio. At WORST, I would be willing to accept a qualification process based on risk tolerance, but not amount of income or assets, or experience. I,e a poor but educated and informed aggressive investor should not be prohibited.
Thank you
Complex financial products(Leveraged and inverse funds) are well explained in disclosures and everyone is well aware of the risks involved before investing in them. You should not have to be an accredited investor or go through special processes to have access to these types or investment options. We do not need additional rules and regulations on these types or products.
