The Liquidity section of the 2018 Report on Exam Findings informs member firms’ compliance programs by describing recent findings and observations from FINRA’s examinations, and, in certain cases, also providing a summary of effective practices.
Dear FINRA,
Public investments should be available to all of the public not just the privileged. I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.
I have done my own research and are well capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in
Telling one how they can invest/spend/lose or grow their money, or NOT allowing one to do what they want with their money is against American freedom. Should I not be able to work in certain jobs because I'm not sophisticated or privileged?...of course we no that isn't the case. Make sure disclaimers are read and let 'adults' make their own decisions. If they
I strongly oppose any restriction to invest in leveraged and inverse funds.
Anyone should be FREE to make their own decisions and take their own risk for any investment one deems appropriate for their circumstances.
Leverage and inverse funds are an excellent tool to hedge against stocks and market risk and also to enhance returns in the short run as well as in the long run.
Implementing
This is complete insanity. Might as well be called the "Forced Pay Wall Street 3% Your Net Worth A Year Rule". Now advanced financial products will be cut off for everyone except the ultra wealthy? How could you possibly think this was a good idea? How about we drop the charade and just ban retail brokerage accounts. Really let wealth advisors run crazy when they know there is no one
As an amateur investor, I find leveraged and inverse funds to be a huge help in complementing my investments and hedging against falling markets. I am WELL aware of the risks associated with leveraged and inverse funds, as my broker often posts warning statements on the trade screens when I buy these funds. Leveraged and especially inverse funds offer me an "all in one" product that
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