I recognize that some investors do not fully appreciate the risks of investing in these funds. However, for investors who understand them, they represent one of the few ways non-high net worth investors can simulate the strategies of hedge funds restricted to high net worth individuals. They level the playing field especially inverse funds whose implicit interest rates are much lower than the margin rates charged by brokers to small investors.
Jonathan Samit Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
I recognize that some investors do not fully appreciate the risks of investing in these funds. However, for investors who understand them, they represent one of the few ways non-high net worth investors can simulate the strategies of hedge funds restricted to high net worth individuals. They level the playing field especially inverse funds whose implicit interest rates are much lower than the margin rates charged by brokers to small investors.