As a small retail investor, I use and have been using for the past 12 years, several complex products to enhance my returns in order to save enough for my retirement. I object to any rules that would deny my access to these products as it would put my retirement goals in jeopardy. ESPECIALLY any cool down periods that may be imposed and possibly lock in temporary losses. That being said I am
I oppose the proposed rule changes from FINRA that may prevent or restrict investors from buying a broad range of public securities designated as complex products.
I believe that while consumer protection is key, the overarching trend of the past 20 years has been towards greater consumer choice in their investment options. Although this has at times led to deviations from what one may argue is
Although it might be good intention to enforce more rules and regulation for leveraged and inverse ETFs. The enforcement could create unfair conditions for investors. Leveraged and inverse ETFs might have their own unique characteristics. But once put on the market and traded freely by market participants, the market force will help regulate behaviors of investors. All investments have risk. And
it's critical you don't start limiting investors. when a government thinks it's a good idea to tell you what you can and cannot invest in, well, then government is in the wrong and the people won't want to be in the country anymore and businesses will leave and the government will be labeled as hostile to any future investments this putting the country in
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Why is it that regulators want to take so much time taking away the ability for the average person to actually use a product that can let them risk and succeed toward more financial freedom and security. Products such as leveraged ETF's and Futures are complex but the individuals that invest know the risks and should have the same RIGHT to invest as any other fat cat on wall street that
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Staff clarification of <i>NASD Notice to Members 96-60</i> regarding a member's suitability obligation under NASD Rule 2310.
Staff clarification of <em>NASD Notice to Members 96-60</em> regarding a member's suitability obligation under NASD Rule 2310.
There is no need for any further regulation of leveraged or inverse ETF's. The risks of these products are widely known and understood by the vast majority of investor. It should be noted that they are no more risky than some of the "penny stocks" or "junk bonds" that currently trade. Despite using leverage, they are often less leveraged than many publicly traded
