It is grossly unfair to only allow access to these products to large money players. Leveraged funds compromise less than 2% of my active holdings, but are useful in capitalizing on upswings that occur after large selloffs (such as the COVID selloff in March-April of 2020). When the markets enter a period of distress we should be allowed to buy the dip as aggressively as I wish. All the money I
I not regulators should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for you and your 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 you can invest in public securities,
like leveraged and inverse funds. Explain that you are
I have used ETF's that allow me to invest in movements in the to corn, soybeans, and oil for years. These allow a traditional investor to invest in a commodity without having to be a commodity trader or a holder of the actual commodity.
I LOVE funds that allow me to invest in LONG or SHORT positions against the DOW or Nasdaq indexes. This allows me to make money in any market
Hi, I was really disturbed to hear that unreasonable regulations may be imposed on certain types of leveraged investments. This is a massive overreach that prevents people from taking control of their own portfolios and making personal decisions that can significantly boost retirement funds and savings. We are not children - we understand all investments involve risks, and it is up to each and
Markets go down at times. Using leveraged instruments as a hedge to keep my portfolios safe in sudden downturns is the only way I can afford to stay invested in the markets as I enter retirement. "Buy and hold" isn't safe at my age. Fixed income products don't pay enough to cover my needs, and they have their own set of risk factors. The only way I can sleep
I oppose restrictions or regulations that inhibit my investment choices. I intentionally choose leveraged or inverse funds as a part of my portfolio. I want to be able to buy or sell those funds at any time of my choosing. These funds have risks like other funds or stocks. We don't know the future. But we all have our own hunches as to what might happen. Noone should have the right to make
More and more, citizens like myself, who have a desire to trade markets, find that our choices are being limited because some have decided that amateur traders aren't as wise and not capable of making good decisions. We most certainly understand the risk involved in trading, especially when trading leveraged funds, but the gains can be rewarding enough that we practice due diligence in
To whom it may concern, Although regulations within a society are important, I disagree with regulators limiting an individual's ability to choose publicly traded investments. Leveraged and inverse funds carry increased risks, but it is an individual's right to invest in them. As an individual, I am perfectly capable of understanding these types of funds, however, if I choose to invest
I use leveraged funds in a an investing plan in which I am fully aware of risks. The government should NOT place any restrictions on the choices of individual investors as incorporating leveraged investments into my plan is my choice and I am under no obligation to do so. If the government desires to meddle in personal affairs, how about educating people about financial programs, investing and
To Whom it May Concern at FINRA,
Ive invested in leveraged and inverse products for a long time. Over that time, Ive developed personal expertise and bespoke strategies attuned to my risk comfort level and funds.
Im depending on this as a way to fund my retirement. My investments from leveraged and inverse funds will supplement (not supplant) income from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and Social
