I have the capability of making my own investment decisions. A lot of people have investment strategies using these products and know the risks and do not put their life savings them.
I actually have a Series 7 license and understand the risks. There are others that do not have a license but are traders that make a living of trading. I do not feel the government needs to regulate. There is
As a long time investor in stocks, bonds and other maybe "complex" investments, I strongly disapprove and oppose FINRA's proposed and potential denial of my freedom to choose what investments I deem appropriate for my financial needs. I and my family do not want your capricious and arbitrary definitions, criteria or tests inflicted on us before we can freely invest as
As an investment professional, using these products in a responsible way with educated investors are an important to managing appropriate risk depending on market conditions. For less affluent retail investors who may not be able to use margin, options, or shorting strategies on their own, these products can give them access to strategies that can help them hedge their risk. These products are
I have been very successful investing and trading with complex instruments and I have no formal investment training. Imposing restrictions on my ability to invest in these vehicles and making them only available to a select group of investors will harm me and many others that invest. The addition of pre-investment testing, certifications, training, or cooling-off periods are a deeply unnecessary
I wanted to further add that I do not agree with restrictions being placed that would limit access of public investments to the broad public and give access only to a select group of investors deemed worthy. Personally, I use such products not only as a way to enhance returns that could help secure my financial future, but also as a hedge (risk mitigating measure) to help protect my investments.
Please do not prohibit my ability to invest in leveraged and inverse funds. These represent a critical ability for me to generate superior risk-adjusted returns, and limit my downside. My 25 years of experience with investing has prepared me well to use these instruments. I don't want your protections, I don't need your protections. Your protections will hurt me. Your protections will
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I am against further restrictions against smaller investors. I should not have to take any additional classes or have any special authorization to invest in leveraged or inverse funds. I understand that these are higher risk investments and I believe that I have the same right to trade them as any large corporate investor. I shouldn't have to
I am about to retire, and I manage my own investments, having built a net worth capable of sustaining myself and my wife for the next 30+ years, should we live that long. If I choose to have an financial advisor or not is my business, and not the government's, and I darn wall do not need ANYONE's permission how to invest MY OWN MONEY... get that, this is MY property to do with
Greetings,
I am writing to inform you that I oppose any restriction on leveraged investing aside from warnings that they are not to be held long term. I believe that they are an invaluable tool that everyone should have access to, but not everyone should use. I am well informed and have determined that, considering my unique, highly risk-tolerant financial position, that these tools have great
I am a simplistic retail investor. I only invest in index funds and ETFS which track an index. I think much of the literature promotes this type of investing, but I believe if you are willing to invest in "complex" products then you should be allowed to. Though I not think this notice is recommending to restrict index funds; I am doubtful that once we begin restricting financial
