I can understand the goal of protecting novice investors from complex investment tools they lack the sophistication to understand; however, requiring vendors to supply documents to educate the investment community and requiring users to sign off on having reviewed those documents should be the limit of any requirements. Restricting access based upon net worth is absurd.
In addition many
I have the right to buy Any funds Even it is high risk
The leverage of some of these funds is strong and they enable hedging portfolios without triggering large long-term capital gains , thereby adding stability to the markets.
Also, they allow the investor a less expensive alternative to utilizing options with large time premiums. I think these funds serve a valuable purpose for investors at any level. I believe everyone should be able to utilize
We should be able to choose our investments if they are public without any constraints or additional approvals. Those who are interested in investing in these funds understand the risk and should be able to do so.
We do not want any additional measures imposed on us!
I use These investment types to improve my performance and as protection at times. It is clear that the whole portfolio would not
Stop this non sense. Do not regulate leverage ETFs
I am a private investor and highly value leveraged and inverse ETFs and derivatives. Regulators should NOT be determining nor limiting my ability to invest in these. They are instruments and strategies that help protect my portfolio when needed. Please do not place restrictions on leveraged and inverse ETFs.
If I wish to lose money its my choice. You guys did nothing when General Motors ticker symbol changed in 2008 and allowed people to invest in a stock which was no longer linked to a company, now you are concerned that we are not smart enough?!??? Give me a break!
I am disappointed that these onerous regulations are being imposed upon me. I have not harmed anyone with my trading of these investments. I think it is insulting and patronizing that FINRA would impose these restrictions. I think it is unfair that my access to these investment products may be restricted. And for what reason? I've been using leveraged funds for years, and while I
I use leveraged ETFs as part of a mean-variance optimized, diversified portfolio that is appropriate for my risk tolerance. If you all limit my ability to invest in leveraged ETFs, I will lose the most important component of my investing strategy.
To whom it may concern,
I am very surprised to hear FINRA is considering restricting investors ability to trade leveraged and inverse funds.
I believe an American investor should have the right to choose how they wish to invest their money. It is helpful that brokerage firms provide information explaining the details and/or risks associated. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse
