First, there is no rule that can be put in place where the repurcussions are fines. Fines are a cost of doing business. Period. The street always makes far more money illegally then they pay in fines. 150% minimum fines. Now, that said, self reporting is a joke. We have the systems and technology available to ensure trades are marked correctly, that they are delivered adequately, not
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Thé government has no right to tell hard working Americans how they can invest their money. It did not work for it. These rules would block access for the average person to invest in companies that would bring them revenue. A risk is a risk. Everyday you walk across the street you take a risk. Its the for some anonymous government official to decide where and how people invest. This is outrageous
Comments: I believe that access to leveraged and inverse funds has helped me hedge my portfolio. Without these products my portfolio would slide to zero. Do not make any changes in this volatile environment. There is no need to enhance any rules.
Do not restrict or disqualify my right to trade these products.
The purpose is short term active hedging.
Brokerage firms provide sufficient
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As a middle class American, it should continue to be my right and prerogative to invest in all public investment securities including complex investments. Onerous rules put on citizens through burdensome regulations and requirements is not consistent with a largely free people and society.
I do not require additional measures imposed on me to invest in leveraged or inverse securities
