The ability for investors to invest in leveraged ETFs should not be altered in any way. ProShares and other firms do an excellent job informing investors of the inherent risks in leveraged ETFs. It is then up to the investor to make his/her own informed decision on whether he/she has the risk appetite to invest in such funds. In a free market democratic society, investing ones own earned funds
Leveraged and inverse funds are great investment tools for most investors. They really only need a basic understanding of the market and economics. More unique regulations are not required and could negatively impact the benefits of these tools without preventing the negative consequences of investing in the market. Investing in the market has has inherent risk. There are many ways to lose
Although it might be good intention to enforce more rules and regulation for leveraged and inverse ETFs. The enforcement could create unfair conditions for investors. Leveraged and inverse ETFs might have their own unique characteristics. But once put on the market and traded freely by market participants, the market force will help regulate behaviors of investors. All investments have risk. And
I am fully aware of how these work and choose to accept greater risk on a small portion of my investments.
I am now retired and age 76 but worked most of my career investing as a fiduciary on behalf of pensions, foundations, and endowment founds. I now invest my own IRA via ETrade and have sometimes used leveraged ETFs to manage risk. For example, since I hold some longer term corporate bonds I recently used the TBT ProShares ultrashort Treasury bond to hedge against the rise in interest rates. Please
I oppose the proposed restrictions on leveraged and inverse funds. I am already an accredited investor and my use of leveraged funds make up only a tiny portion of my net worth. I understand the risks and see no reason to restrict access to these and other products. They are already inherently less risky than other readily available products like options, crypto, certain poorly run private
I am strongly opposed to any new regulations that would hinder an investor's ability to navigate today's complex markets. Tools such as leveraged and inverse funds are critical to the ability to hedge a portfolio. In fact, I find the existing rules to be somewhat arbitrary and onerous.
More regulation does not help the individual investor but rather, undermines their ability to
I have been investing for 28 years and I am series 7 , 63 ,66 license . I like to have freedom of investing and will accept risk responcilbility . I am oppose this new regulation
Please don't create red tape for ordinary folks to invest. Leveraged and inverse funds are investment strategies which do not require PhD knowledge to invest and grow hard earned money. Target option trading instead of leveraged and inverse funds!
This poses a serious threat to market fairness. A retail trader or investor should have the right and freedom to choose any product that suits their trading strategy. We know what a leveraged fund is. Furthermore, if passed, liquidity would be severely affected.
