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 -
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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
Numerous retail investors, including myself, responsibly use leveraged ETFs in a holistic investing strategy while understanding the risks. Leveraged ETFs aren't the only ETF that could be dangerous to an uninformed investor, yet we shouldn't limit every ETF that presents volatility. There is no need to punish the informed investor to protect uninformed investors who may decide to pick
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
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 should be able to chose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all the public, not just the privileged Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks and I do not need any passing tests before Investing in public securities like inverse
