This proposal is is limiting to the individual investors. Not allowing investors to access derivatives of the market does not allow for a fair playing field. Investors must be made aware of risks and accept them. Having a level playing field with large investors, real money investors, hedge funds and others allows people to hedge their investments like larger investors. Being able to protect money on the downside and participate on the upside only allows investors a way to mitigate risk. This is another proposal that will make the playing field more lopsided to institutional investors.
Thomas Moore Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
This proposal is is limiting to the individual investors. Not allowing investors to access derivatives of the market does not allow for a fair playing field. Investors must be made aware of risks and accept them. Having a level playing field with large investors, real money investors, hedge funds and others allows people to hedge their investments like larger investors. Being able to protect money on the downside and participate on the upside only allows investors a way to mitigate risk. This is another proposal that will make the playing field more lopsided to institutional investors.