I have been investing in these ETFs for years. They allow me to diversity and to reduce my risk as I grow older. They also allow me to simplify my investment strategy. Restricting them would greatly dimmish my ability to invest, which I would consider a denial of my freedom to act in my own best interest.
The choice to invest should be incumbent on the individual investor risk and reward, and there should be no separation of access based on financial status.
The premise of changing behavior by regulation is flawed in every form it has been attempted. Especially with investing, new instruments or alternative instruments will be used, and I prefer to use leveraged assets which are connected to a
I oppose to the restricting of what I can or cannot invest in with my hard earned money. I manage my own retirement accounts and have done well with leveraging positive and negative ETFs. Sometimes to a 4 to 6 times increase. I am well aware of the risks I take and I shouldn't be limited based on my net worth or lack of "formal" education.
I am very much against restrictions proposed in this regulatory notice. While the risk of financial loss when investing in these products is high, so is the opportunity for significant profits. Government should not control how I invest my money or make me run through multiple hoops to invest. Please do not implement the proposed rules.
I have a small portfolio of buy and hold individual stocks and bond funds. To balance my market risk, I always keep several investments that tend to move opposite of the general market. I strenuously object to any government action to remove my ability to protect my investment in a down market without selling my portfolio
I would like to freely be able to invest my hard working earned money in any trust that I find suitable to my and my familys future. If Im taking a risk I would like to be the responsible person to be able judge my actions based on that without the interference of any other entities dictating to me where to invest.
How I invest is none of your concern, nor is it any of your business. Why should anyone wanting to invest have to show a high net worth or read any material regarding investments? That is absolutely ridiculous. Stop trying to keep the little man down. If I choose to take a risk, that is my right in the pursuit of happiness.
I believe that inverse ETFs, when used properly, are an economical and relatively low risk way to hedge equity portfolios. I have avoided serious losses in the current bear market due to the availability of these products. Restriction of these products would be a disservice to smaller investors who wish to avoid the cost of options and the extreme leverage of the futures markets.
As an investor, I have used leveraged investments as part of my strategy for years. I already receive several warnings before trading my leveraged ETFs and I am fully aware of the risks and take full responsibility for the actions I take. Please do not put any further restrictions in place and allow the average investor the opportunity to invest in these types of securities.
I oppose the proposed rule as I believe it is over reaching and unnecessary. Leveraged and inverse funds are not that complex. Betting at the horse races and on sports teams would be a better target for regulation. And inverse and leveraged funds offer an important option for investors when conditions warrant the risk. I would hate to see complex rules and restrictions placed on this investment
