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
I oppose any restrictions on my ability to trade any type of security including leveraged and inverse funds. I use leveraged and inverse funds to protect my portfolio especially during volatile times. Please do NOT restrict my ability to trade these financial instruments.
There should be no provision that attempts to limit my right to invest in leveraged or inverse funds, that is my choice and no one else. What should ONLY be the focus is transparency as to the risks and accurate information provided through disclosures and financial reporting and that is where the regulatory emphasis should be.
Let us make our own decisions what to do with our money. We are could research and make educated investment choices without regulator looking over our shoulder. Financial firms already has number of disclosures for every type of the investments...
I understand the risks and benefits associated with leveraged ETFs and they are a part of my overall investing strategy.
Not being able to continue to implement them in my investment policy would be a detriment to my financial success. Please do not impose harmful limits on placing/making trades of this nature.
I should be able to choose my publicly offered investments or pay an advisor to do so on my behalf without a bunch of unnecessary regulations and requirements. Im sure if the usual basic information regarding investment pros/cons and risks would suffice in making financial decisions.
While the financial industry does need strong oversight, this rule is too restrictive. I oppose this rule and feel like it will result in fewer alternatives for investors. The ability to use leverage can certainly increase or decrease returns substantially. I want the ability to take advantage of leverage.
Having worked in the Financial World for 28 years - what i have learned is that we tend to make rules to benefit us and rich. There are times when the average person can invest and play in the real world. Please let people compete, education is the key not over-regulation
SR-FINRA-2009-027 - Proposed Rule Change to Make Non-Substantive, Technical Changes to FINRA Trade Reporting Rules Upon Implementation of SR-FINRA-2008-011
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
