To further restrict access to complex products would be a mistake. Demanding that brokerages and fiduciaries provide education on how these products work makes sense, but restriction earlier in my investing career actually cost me money. I currently use ETFs, leveraged instruments, and options to limit my risk.
Before starting, I spent hours and hours on educational sites, watching videos, and
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, October 7, 1986, 23 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,580. These 23 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for voluntary
Dear Regulators, I am well able to make my own financial decisions without your interference. I do not want any additional government regulation of leveraged ETF's. I use select leveraged ETF's to hedge my standard investment accounts. Leave these investments vehicles as they are.
The FINRA South Region Member Forum is a one-day event designed to provide financial professionals associated with FINRA member firms in the South Region the opportunity to engage in key discussions with FINRA staff, and connect with industry leaders and peers. The forum also includes thoughtful discussions around the future landscape of the financial services industry, and provides
I occasionally use various ETFS that short major indexes or multiply returns on major market ETFs such as the DOW, the NASDAQ 100 or the S&P 500.
I feel that it is a restriction of my ability to choose my personal risk levels if you place limitations on these financial instruments.
Dan Eacret
<p>Permissible activities of a foreign associate.</p>
I find that having access to leveraged and inverse etfs provides balanced hedging in my portfolio, allowing me to retain a mostly-cash position for long-term financial security while also participating in market movements. Please don't add hurdles to use of leveraged and inverse ETFs
I oppose restrictions to my right to invest in leveraged and inverse funds. Investments should be fair to everyone not only the one who can pass test. Public investments should be available to all. If this got limited, public will be in disadvantage on getting to financial freedom with limited options.
The elements of your proposed legislation is unfair, arbitrary and capricious.
I opposed it on the grounds that it is discriminatory, and an intrusive overreach of a regulatory agency.
I believe that if banks and large investing institutions such as corporations can invest in a financial instrument then so should a free American have that right as well.
Mitch Naylor
I would like more frequent updates and more transparency of the data surrounding short positions in the US financial market.
