I should be allowed to invest my money however I wish. Retail investors are at disadvantages already due to high frequency trading, hedge funds, etc.. Retail investors already have to make up for so many things out of their control that it is sad. Regulators have insider knowledge, commercial investors can move markets, using financial planners take an unfair cut of investments and make
To price Americans out of investing instruments or to impose any measures that keep retail investors from accessing investment instruments is just about as un-American as it gets. Many investors, myself included, find leveraged and inverse ETFs as unique opportunities to obtain margin without needing a margin-enabled account or without taking on direct debt to invest in the stock market.
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I understand that regulators are interested in restricting my ability to invest in certain investments.
With the plethora of information on the internet and other places, I firmly respect an individual's right and responsibility to invest as one feels appropriate for their needs.
I have, and am using leveraged and inverse funds as a way to hedge against wild market swings - such as we
I understand that regulators are interested in restricting my ability to invest in certain investments.
With the plethora of information on the internet and other places, I firmly respect an individual's right and responsibility to invest as one feels appropriate for their needs.
I have, and am using leveraged and inverse funds as a way to hedge against wild market swings - such as we
Dear FINRA,
I feel that there is already too much regulation with respect to what FINRA considers complex investments. In fact, these products allow investors to protect and hedge their investments in market downturns. Moreover, these products allow investors to learn about markets in the least expensive way. For example, the inverted and/or leveraged ETFs cost less and are way more preferred
I oppose the proposed regulations to limit access to leveraged and inverse funds. I regularly use such investments to take advantage of key trends and, most importantly, to help manage risk in my investment portfolio. With uncertain times and high inflation ahead, having access to these investments for everyone is more important than ever. Public investments should be available to all of the
FINRA correctly recognizes the rise of retail trading of complex products. However, this is characteristic of financial bubbles and euphorias. The problem is the systemic issues that led to this bubble in the first place (irresponsible monetary policy) - not the retail traders themselves
I use non-leveraged inverse ETFs from ProShares to hedge market risk. I have read the prospectus from
During my 40 plus years of trading and investing for both short and long term profits, I utilize both leveraged and inverse trading vehicles to balance my families portfolios in volatile markets. These are important vehicles which provide that investment strategy in balancing market action.
Regulators should NOT interfere nor have the authority to select/provide what investments are available to
I am writing to oppose the radical limitations on my investments proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Under the long-standing disclosure-based system, investors have the right to decide which public equities, bonds, and funds they want to buy. The freedom to access a broad range of investment products help me build better portfolios and limit my risks in the market.
As a daily active equity trader, I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. I believe public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.
As long as I can read the disclosures specifically from such investment vehicles, I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest
