I have been using inverse and leveraged funds for at least 15 years, typically as hedges during periods of market decline or high volitality. I invested our portfolio exclusively in stocks for over 15 years on my own, and even though Im now old enough (74) to be mostly invested in funds instead of stocks, I still use inverse and leveraged funds to meet my long term investment goals. Im am
I strongly oppose any rule that limits my (or others') ability to implement investment strategy, which at times includes the use of options and leveraged/inverse exchange-traded products. I believe such a rule would cause me personal financial harm. Although I have decades of experience with such products, I oppose any rule for which I must pass tests or meet any arbitrary net worth standard
The government should have no role in limiting an individual's ability to invest their money how they deem fit. We do not need "big brother" to protect us from ourselves. Markets work best when they are NOT manipulated by Washington politicians and bureaucrats. It's bad policy to limit any person's ability to lawfully make money, especially when big-money lobbyists (i.e
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
As a regular investor, I 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 capable of understanding
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The unbelievable amount of market manipulation is astonishing! It’s really laughable because the government allows blatant illegal practices unchecked until they’re required to cover. All information should be made public because ultimately it’ll strengthen the economy because people will consider it fair! It’s sad a company that’s trying to get off foot is constantly able to get beaten into
FINRA should immediately move to require daily short interest reports. More and better information will allow for better price discovery, which is the whole point of markets. FINRA should also consider making rules that punish those who commit FTDs (Failure to Deliver). Market Makers should have their naked short selling exemptions removed or severely limited. Finally, FINRA should move to
Leveraged and inverse funds are important part of my family investment strategies. We, not regulators, should make the decision about public investments.
Don't be fooled by those who think investors are need more government oversight. We are smart enough to understand these products. They play a role in letting the small investor protect and enhance their investments. Small guys like me
