I work in the finance industry and we already endure severe restrictions in terms of how we can hedge downside risk. These include restrictions against short selling and options (have to hold a positions at least 30 days while the option loses value due to time decay).
Profunds short mutual funds are the only viable way to hedge long positions without being forced to liquidate those long
Our stock market is the most popular in the world. And thats because its of the people, for the people, and by the people. I understand the need for regulation and Id say that FINRA is doing a great job thus far. But touching investment tools that make retail investors like myself a tad bit stronger is simply an undemocratic move on part of the regulators. One who is capable of trading stocks, is
Comments: I read the FINRA document and as a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry and held numerous FINRA registrations and licenses throughout my career I find this document to be a gross overreach of government regulation and intrusion into my personal financial decisions.
FINRA needs to be focused on educating investors, requiring adequate & appropriate risk
It is incumbent upon me to voice my objection to the consideration by FINRA to restrict my ability to invest in public securities and their risks without first demonstrating my understanding or abilities to a governmental agency. As part of my financial portfolio, investing in leveraged and reverse funds allows me to take part in the great American dream of developing wealth. It is important
I should have the ability to choose which public investments are best for me. Public investments should be available to all of the public.
I should not be required to pass a test or any other special process in order to invest in public securities like leveraged and inverse funds. I am able understand and accept any risks associated both leveraged and inverse funds.
I use leveraged and inverse
We not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for us. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.
We shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before we can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am certainly capable of understanding leveraged and inverse
I am in favor of allowing the public to continue its access to leveraged and inverse funds such as ProShares/ProFunds. These funds are effective vehicles for hedging my portfolio. I fully understand the risks and choose to use these funds because they offer a simple way to hedge or leverage without getting into more complex vehicles like options or taking on margin debt. In my opinion, it is much
I should have the right to full and unabstructed access to all public investments, without a special process or requirements to take full advantage of leveraged and inverse funds as part of my investment strategy.
My ability to maximize my potential gains and use strategic methods to protect and mitigate potential market fluctuations should not be restricted.
The risks of investing is clear and
I strongly oppose regulations that would limit my ability to invest in leveraged funds. I do not feel like I should be required to go through a special process in order to do this. These funds are a fundamental part of my investment strategy, and removing them as an option would cause significant harm to my portfolio, especially with the market down. I understand these investments entail higher
Codifying levered investments as "Complex" and limiting the public's use of them is against the founding principles of this country and will only exacerbate income inequality. Citizens have the right to chose their investment and take their own risks; the government is not intended to play "baby-sitter." If there needs to be a warning such as when signing up for Options
