I oppose the proposed regulation of leveraged and other complex products. This framework is not clear nor workable. What makes one fund complex while others are not? Why impose an arbitrary standard when arguably the majority of the public investing in index funds does not thoroughly understand what an index fund is or how it actually operates?
The onus has always been on the investor to educate themselves, and this brings along both great freedom and responsibility. Ultimately, many financial instruments are complex to the average member of the public, and it is not appropriate to police by that metric.
Further, it is not appropriate to regulate by net worth or other measures of privilege. Wealth and net worth are not correlated to ones ability to research, understand financial products, or choose what level or risk they are comfortable with.
Jacob Sims Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
I oppose the proposed regulation of leveraged and other complex products. This framework is not clear nor workable. What makes one fund complex while others are not? Why impose an arbitrary standard when arguably the majority of the public investing in index funds does not thoroughly understand what an index fund is or how it actually operates?
The onus has always been on the investor to educate themselves, and this brings along both great freedom and responsibility. Ultimately, many financial instruments are complex to the average member of the public, and it is not appropriate to police by that metric.
Further, it is not appropriate to regulate by net worth or other measures of privilege. Wealth and net worth are not correlated to ones ability to research, understand financial products, or choose what level or risk they are comfortable with.