April 2014 Supplement to the Security Futures Risk Disclosure Statement
I should be able to choose my own investments for myself. Choices should not be regulated and accessible only to the privileged; As an investor I am capable of understanding leveraged funds; I do not need regulating or approval measures imposed on me; These funds are important part of my portfolio and strategies; I use them as a defined percent to seek enhanced returns; I strongly feel the
I want to choose my investments and NOT have regulators restrict me. I do not want them "protecting" me. Let me take my own risks. I am a financial professional and don't want to take any test to "qualify me". If I lose my investment, I will not be looking for a bail out. It is my responsibility to assess my own risks. The only exception is if
I would like you to let me maintain my ability to choose the type of investments that I consider are best for my family's financial future. This includes my ability to invest in leveraged and inverse funds since I understand the trade details and inherent risks involved. Please do not take away my ability to freely and unhindered invest in such products. Leveraged and inverse fund
Leveraged and inverse funds are an important method of protecting my investment portfolio from massive downturns similar to what we experienced in 2000 and 2008.
The current volatility of this market is a great concern of mine. Rampant inflation, government spending, world conflicts require me to position my portfolio to offset these factors.
I am a veteran investor having spent 25 years as a
The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide guidance on FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability). This document consolidates the questions and answers in Regulatory Notices 12-55, 12-25 and 11-25, organized by topic.
Why does the government always stand in the way of ordinary citizens trying to get ahead? Wish we could elect officials who only had our best interest at heart, that would treat us as the educated adults we are, and stay out of our way.
I use inverse ETFs, sometimes even leveraged ETFs, and Options as portfolio insurance in case the so-called financial experts in Washington screw up the economy.
Dear FINRA Regulators
In a period of history when Federal regulators threaten everything in the Bill of Rights, You now plan to restrict one of the few ways left to counter the massive inflation Congressional overspending has caused. Give private investors credit for having more financial literacy than most members of Congress and the white house. If you think the Overreach of Federal authority
As my investments are managed by a Fiduciary 3rd Party Investment firm I trust they know what they are doing and these restrictions on my ability to invest MY MONEY is another government overreach.
I have the financial security to tap into these more aggressive strategies that help build reasonable overall return given these times of severe inflation and horrible fixed income ROIs. Please place
Individual investors must always be able to choose whatever investments they decide are right for them and their family. After over 5 decades of investing, I should not be required to prove to some regulator that I am capable of responsibly handling all aspects of my financial situation. The vast majority of investors use leverage only to protect their other positions and/or to amplify the
