Leveraged and inverse ETFs and funds are not fundamentally different than other investment choices, all of which carry risk.
For many of us these ETFs form an important part of our overall investing strategy. We, not the regulators, should have the freedom and attendent responsibility to select and use these instruments. There should be no need to pass a test or have other restrictions imposed.
Banning these trades would make no sense. What is the difference between this and micro stocks? Or putting all of your portfolio into a weekly option. Any stock can go to zero. Everything has risk and reward. And the timing behind this when they are in a downdraw like thr entire market is ludicrous. If you ban this you need to ban all stock trading.
I have been investing in leveraged ETFs for over 8 years and fully understand the risks associated. I have traded both the long and short versions. I have both lost money and made money. I believe that all investors should have access and the ability to trade in these. The freedom to choose investments that could
help you achieve long-term financial security is extremely important.
I have in crypto space for a little over two years, with a little instruction, anyone can invest. Regulating it like real estate is very short sighted from a taxable income source for government, and it is up to individual to exercise choice of investments and risk vs return. In addition bureacracy does not teach the valuable lessons of experience in investments like success and failure.
Please do not impose restrictions on my right to invest. All forms of investing involves risk. Investing in individual stocks is extremely risky. Knowing about these more complex products only comes with time and experienced investing. Therefore novice investors will not discover and invest in these type of investments. No need for additional regulations and creating new determinants and
I am vehemently opposed to any regulators deciding where I can--or can not invest MY money. I should have the freedom to invest MYmoney as I see fit! Public investments are just that "PUBLIC", and not reserved for the privileged few. If I am willing to risk my money in public securities, NO ONE should have power to prevent me from doing so!
It is our rights to buy or sell all the public traded funds. Every stock or fund traded publicly has its risks and we understand it well. We as small investors shouldn't be discriminated by this restrictions. We need the freedom to decide which stocks or funds we want to buy as they are very important tools to achieve our long-term financial goals.
Please do not limit my ability to profit from market drops just as I would from market rises. It seems unfair for the little guy (me) to not be able to profit from all market directions like the big guys can. I understand the risks and trade accordingly. Any restrictions need to be applied to all directions, up and down, and to EVERYONE!
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me. Public investments should be available to the public. I shouldn't have to go through any special process to be able to invest in these securities. Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategy and allow me to trade broader sectors with less exposure and capital investment. I understand the
Individual investors should have the same access to all kinds of securities including leveraged and inverse funds as institution investors in a free market. I understand how leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I am fully capable of managing my own money and making my own investment decisions. I do not want and need to take a test to approve myself to anyone.
