The term "complex products" is a mask on an initiative aiming to limit the ability of lower net worth individuals to invest in the same high reward vehicles as their higher net worth counterparts. This regulation is another permutation of limiting access under the guise of limited understanding. Regarding those who actually have a limited understanding, why let them invest in single blue chip stocks that drop 30% overnight but not leveraged index funds which are much less likely to do so? People will always make bad investments - cars, houses, boats, etc. It is dependent on the individual to be aware of the risks, not the institutions. Should we make sure people have enough cash in the bank before they buy a new grill? A new golf club? The world isn't equitable in outcome for a reason, but this regulation will limit equality of opportunity. It should be up to the procurers of these funds who is able to invest in them in accordance with free market capitalism. Maybe let's educate students on what a 7% student loan interest rate means for their future instead of idiot-proofing the stock market.
Ian Verbeck Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
The term "complex products" is a mask on an initiative aiming to limit the ability of lower net worth individuals to invest in the same high reward vehicles as their higher net worth counterparts. This regulation is another permutation of limiting access under the guise of limited understanding. Regarding those who actually have a limited understanding, why let them invest in single blue chip stocks that drop 30% overnight but not leveraged index funds which are much less likely to do so? People will always make bad investments - cars, houses, boats, etc. It is dependent on the individual to be aware of the risks, not the institutions. Should we make sure people have enough cash in the bank before they buy a new grill? A new golf club? The world isn't equitable in outcome for a reason, but this regulation will limit equality of opportunity. It should be up to the procurers of these funds who is able to invest in them in accordance with free market capitalism. Maybe let's educate students on what a 7% student loan interest rate means for their future instead of idiot-proofing the stock market.