It is unfair to take away these investment products from retail investors and traders while the institutions enjoy the access to plethora of information and sophisticated tools and algorithms to profit from the market.
As an informed investor --I would be limited in my options if my ability to invest in proshares inverse / leveraged funds -- pls leave them as is -- we know what we are doing
The proposed rule presupposes that most people are Incapable of making informed decisions about their investing. It is tantamount to prior restraint on the right of individuals to determine for themselves what companies they will invest in.
Investors don't need unnecessary interference by big brother regulators in our investment choices. Requiring that clear information be provided is fine, but don't expect adults to go through testing or other restrictions.
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