As a former investment representative for Edward Jones I feel that I, not regulators, should be able to choose what public investments are right for me. I should not have to go through any special process, like passing a test, before I may invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO. I am capable of understanding cryptocurrency funds such as BITO and their risks. I
Leveraged ETFs and options have a legitimate place in many retail investor portfolios and can even reduce an investors risk when used appropriately. Excluding everyday investors is an unnecessary rule - if the intent is to protect investors, there are lower hanging fruit that are riskier - crypto exchanges, Las Vegas, Tesla stock, and buying a house in Austin TX all come to mind. Life is risky -
In regards to the Regulatory Notice 22-08.
I am a retail investor and have been using both long and short leveraged ETFs sense 2009 without issues or concerns of their operation or behavior. I use them to enhance market performance on the up side and to reduce risk when I see the market pulling back.
I would hope to continue using the funds long into the future and would be disappointed if they
SEC Approves Amendments to Rules Governing Communications With the Public
Comments: As an individual investor who understands the use of leveraged and inverse funds in my portfolio, I find it appalling that FINRA would swoop in to "save us". The risks are ours to take and adjusting government regulations is not needed. If we make an investment of any kind it is our sole responsibility to recognize how it fits into our holdings. Please do not put restrictions
Please do not restrict my ability to purchase leveraged or inverse funds. I trade leveraged funds every day and also purchase inverse funds to protect my long term investments during bear markets. Any additional restrictions on leveraged or inverse funds will limit my ability to invest and protect my portfolio! My broker already required me to certify that I understand the risks. Additional
Leverage and inverse funds are a low cost way to increase the diversification and/or offset risk at a low cost. I wish you people would leave things alone. People that are ignorant and untrained will still find their way to do stupid things no matter how you try to protect them. If you promote real education on these matters in connection with existing channels that would be more productive. Just
please don't interfere with my ability to invest. I've run a succuss trading strategy using the products you wish to regulate. under your provisions my net worth wouldn't qualify and I'd be barred from making money because I'm not wealthy enough. only allowing the rich access to leveraged and inverse funds only prevents others from successfully hedging risk. please don
I am an individual investor managing my own savings. The leveraged inverse volatility fund is critical for my market volatility and risk management to reach my investment goal of stable long term returns. The leveraged inverse volatility fund smooths out market swings, which is the whole point of stable returns. Other leveraged funds are very useful as well. Don't ban these crucial vehicles
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I do not need these measures imposed on me Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. Leverage and inverse funds, help me protect (hedge) my
