Hi, Having the ability to hedge my retirement funds is essential when there is high volatility in a high volatile world. The easiest way to do this is with a leveraged inverse ETF of the SP500 or Nasdaq. The drift risk in a leveraged inverse ETF is a lot les risky compared to options trading or short selling to hedge a portfolio. Options are complicated, expensive and short-term forms of
While I understand the danger and draw backs of leveraged funds, they can also be useful tools when used properly.
should not change anything, god forbid a regular Jo will make a little MONEY.
These are the actions of further financial control by the government. Do not allow this to take place.
Individuals not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for them and their family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. One shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before one can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. We are capable of understanding
Please do not restrict my ability to buy funds I think will improve my financial status. Leveraged and inverse funds allow me to take advantage of anomalies in the market and make more money. Putting restrictions on these type of funds will hurt me while widening the wealth gap.
Theres no need nor reason to limit my choices for leveraged funds. I understand the risk and reward. Dont over regulate.
The right to freely invest our money is no different than any other fundamental freedom in this country (although many are constantly under attack). Consumers have both the right and responsibility to educate themselves about the risks & rewards associated with any investment, make the personal choice, and accept responsibility for it. Financial regulations always have the perverse effect
I oppose a retail ban on ETFs based on commodities because future trading is well beyond my risk tolerance as I've heard horror stories that are about bad futures investments. I would like to be able to invest in silver or gold and I wouldn't want to touch the futures market with a 10ft pole. I've had great success with Vix etf securities as I made a few hundred dollars just by
Why would you take more away from hard working individual private investors. This is unacceptable. Why should there be any regulations differences for anyone? You are considering making the market playing field even more uneven than it already is! I strongly object to any proposed changes to investing in any public securities, especially leveraged and inverse funds!! This will greatly affect
