I oppose the proposed rule. The leveraged and inverse funds are a very important part of my personal portfolio, which provide a means for me to hedge against other long term holdings and control overall portfolio risks. My personal investments will be negatively affected if restrictions are imposed on those instruments.
Instead of focusing control of smaller investors why not focus on manipulation of the market and securities by the larger financial groups practicing Short Selling. That faction ruins a "fair" market for all and is apparently legal theft and manipulation. I thought the point of "fair and equal" market rules and regulations was to prevent theft and
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Comments: I am concerned with the enhanced rules regarding "complex products". There seems to be a lack of faith by FINRA in investor knowledge about these products, when in reality, investors are capable and responsible to educate themselves on products they invest in. There is a huge variety of platforms available for investor education, and product choice should not be
It is very important that you as regulators stick to protecting people that need protection and allow investors that understand the risks/rewards act in a free market system.
Leveraged and inverse funds are important and needed tools in our investment portfolio.
Please do not put further rules and restrictions on our investment choices.
