I've been using leveraged ETFs as well as ETNs for years. Why should I suddenly be subject to restrictions on products that I understand the risks for. Investing in these products isn't actually inherently riskier than simply investing in an individual stock, even a popular and widely-owned one (and indeed often is LESS risky, depending on the specifics of the stock).
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As an investor for more than 27 years, I oppose restrictions to my right to invest in public investments.
I not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged few.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I
We launched FINRA360 in March 2017 with one overarching objective: to ensure that FINRA is operating as the most effective and efficient self-regulatory organization (SRO) we can be.
The time was right for us to begin such a review. In the 10 years since the NASD and NYSE Regulation merged to form FINRA, the industry and financial markets had changed significantly. And in traveling
Good evening. Thank you, Terri [Polley], for that introduction.
It’s a pleasure to be here with you this evening to talk about our shared interests, one of which is ensuring investors have accurate and reliable financial information to better inform their decisions. I don’t need to tell you how inaccurate information—whether because of weak or inconsistent accounting standards, poor customer
I have been investing in leveraged funds over past 15 years. Any change in rule is going to affect my ability to come ahead from my losses. In the event any change should happen, FINRA should cover all my losses. I do have advanced education in science and math, fully capable of understanding the mathematical risk involved. If these tools are available only privileged ones, FINRA would be making
Dear FINRA, It has been brought to my attention by my brokerage firm that your regulatory agency is considering stripping me of my right to invest my money as I see fit. I do not believe you should choose what equities or funds in which I can invest or whether or not I take a long or short position in those equities or funds. Furthermore, do not require me to take some course that you develop to
There is no viable reason to restrict access to inverse or leveraged funds from the public. Having been investing my own retirement funds for 20 years I well understand the risks involved. They are an appropriate part of a well balanced portfolio. Hedging and being able to take some advantage of downtrends must not be restricted to professionals and the super wealthy. Anyone with the willingness
Regulation over the Market is rational, however, Regulation which prohibits certain classes of investors from investing in products which have been approved by the SEC is not only unwise it is a slap in the face of those who have researched products and decided that they are valid investments for them. I do approve the SEC cautioning investors about risks involved. After due consideration, this
As a retail investor, I am offended that more legislation is being implemented in order to "protect" retail investors who are not smart enough to comprehend products that are offered in the open market. Specifically volatility related products, which are an essential part of hedging for market risk. Why are you attempting to shut retail out of products which we can actually benefit from
I not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds
