I oppose regulators limiting trades on inverse and leveraged etf's and stocks where the investors are fully aware of the risks. These options allow small retail investors the opportunity to compete with large banks and funds in a way that would otherwise not be possible helping to keep the playing field level. I primarily use these to hedge my long positions in volatile markets. It requires a smaller capital investment, thereby actually reducing potential loss to provide comfortable downside protection.
Rob Reiten Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
I oppose regulators limiting trades on inverse and leveraged etf's and stocks where the investors are fully aware of the risks. These options allow small retail investors the opportunity to compete with large banks and funds in a way that would otherwise not be possible helping to keep the playing field level. I primarily use these to hedge my long positions in volatile markets. It requires a smaller capital investment, thereby actually reducing potential loss to provide comfortable downside protection.