I am not in the investment industry, nor have I ever been. I have worked hard for my money all my life and believe it belongs to me, and I should be able to invest it as I see fit without some bureaucrat in DC telling me I'm too stupid to handle my own affairs.
If these public investments are so dangerous that they need to be reserved only to the "rich big shots" then
I know for sure that having specialized rules and red tape for complex leveraged and inverse products does not actually reduce the risk faced by retail investors. Access to leverage can even be used to reduce risk in an overall portfolio, as numerous other commenters have noticed. When implemented as part of a well planned strategy, leveraged and inverse products can provide crucial diversifying
I M P O R T A N T
Officers * Partners * Proprietors
TO: All NASD Members
On April 12, 1984, the SEC issued Release No. 34-20853 requesting public comments on the NASDAQ Options Program. The text of this release, together with a document which provides an overview of the NASDAQ Options Program and a fact sheet highlighting major features of the program, are enclosed with this notice.
The
SUGGESTED ROUTING*
Senior ManagementMunicipalOperationsSystems
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
On October 31, 1990, the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina appointed a Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) trustee for:
Carolina First Securities Group514 South Stratford RoadWinston-Salem, North
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Senior ManagementMunicipalOperationsSystems
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
On September 17, 1990, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, appointed a SIPC trustee for:
DFW Clearing, Inc.3200 City Center II301 Commerce StreetFt. Worth, Texas 76102.
Members may use the
To Whom it May Concern: I am writing in opposition to SEC Proposed Rule #S7-24-15 which would place unduly burdensome restrictions on persons wishing to invest in leveraged an inverse funds. This rule would require passing a test, showing high net worth, "cooling off" periods and other impediments that would do nothing to address the risk that regulators perceive in these investments.
For Your Information
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
October 1989
Three NASD District Offices to Hold Major Conferences This Month
Three NASD offices — Districts 5, 8, and 13 - will sponsor major conferences this month.
District 5
The District 5 annual membership meeting and conference, co-sponsored with Tulane Law School, will be Friday, October 6, at the Windsor Court
Comments: To whom it may concern: I am writing to provide input concerning the issue of FINRA proposed rules to limit access to leveraged and inverse ETFs and "complex products". I use leveraged and inverse ETFs regularly as a hedge against market volatility. This has been a very valuable and successful tool for me. I fully understand that uneducated investors may use them incorrectly
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MunicipalOperationsSystems
*These are suggested departments only. Others may be appropriate for your firm.
On March 7, 1989, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York appointed a SIPC Trustee for:
Investors Center, Inc.110 Ricefield LaneHauppauge, NY 11788
Members may use the "immediate close-out" procedures provided for in Section
Recently, FINRA's Market Regulation and Transparency Services (MRTS) team realigned its structure around specific functions, rather than around specific rules or products. On this episode, we hear from three of the group's senior leaders to learn how the change allows MRTS to be more nimble in addressing and anticipating risks, to better leverage its data and more.
