Hello,
I oppose the restrictions to my right to invest. The proper use of leveraged products is a key part of my financial plan. I run a systematic quarterly rebalancing plan that is powered by leveraged ETFs which I have used successfully for several years. These funds are important to me as they improve my performance over the long term. I am not engaged in reckless trading, and I
Greetings,
I run a systematic quarterly rebalancing plan that is powered by leveraged ETFs. I know what I am doing, understand the risks (and benefits), and as such, the proper use of these leveraged products is a key part of my financial plan.
These funds are important to my plan; they improve my performance over the long haul. I am not engaged in reckless trading. I understand the effect of
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I am disagreeing with the concern and motion put forward to regulate ETF products with leverage and inverse properties. As an investor, I am capable of making an informed decision in regards to the risk I am willing to take on with my investments and therefore do not agree with the proposal to restrict these financial products to those with FINRA authorization or special knowledge. If there is an
To The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority,
I'm disappointed to learn you are considering measures to prevent or restrict my choice to purchase complex products. Even though they are a small piece of my portfolio, they are very important. They provide a hedge to balance my portfolio and reduce risk. They also outperform most of my portfolio on a short term allowing me to increase
Quote "important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade complex products without understanding their unique characteristics and risks. Like complex products, trading in options may pose risks if investors do not have the financial experience to understand options and options trading strategies" my comments: [1] risks of trading complex products won't change no matter traded
Direxion put out a request for investors in their products to comment on this proposed action. I figure it would be better to avoid going through their portal. The consensus seems to be that the proposed action, in its details, would ban most investors from purchasing inverse and leveraged funds. These comments apply to exchange traded inverse and leveraged funds, and not similar products that
I believe FINRAs scheme is misguided because it:
Hurts Investors: It could potentially deny you the freedom to choose investments that could
help you achieve long-term financial security.
Is Arbitrary and Unworkable: FINRAs definition of complex products is so broad, arbitrary
and vague that it could ensnare a vast number of commonly used public securities and affects my ability to freely
Add my opposition to restricting the sales of these long established securities. I live by ETFs, inverse ETFs and BDCs, which pay high dividends. To make them illiquid by making them unavailable to all is hardly leveling the playing field. It would actually destroy my whole financial plan and portfolio. This is unfair punishment for which no crime has been committed.
I finally determined a way to
