Number of Women With Non-Retirement Investments Remains Stagnant, While Ownership Among Men, Millennials and African-Americans Increases
WASHINGTON – Knowledge of key investing concepts among investors is low, with two-thirds of U.S. adults who own taxable investment accounts failing to correctly answer more than half of the questions contained on a 10-question quiz of investor knowledge,
I do not support this regulation. I trade stocks for a living and these vehicles are vital to my ability to make a living. Regulations restricting leveraged and inverse funds are onerous and unnecessary. There are more than enough disclosures required by brokers that can inform the retail investor. These actions will only enrich an already highly-profitable financial industry through the forced
Investors should be able to determine if they want to use leveraged and or inverse funds, or any other type fund for that matter. The information is available to make an educated decision on my own, I do not need regulators to make this decision on my behalf.
There are risks with any investment, that is why there are returns to be had. Investors need to exercise good judgement. Do not remove my
I strongly oppose additional regulations that would limit my ability to make my own investment decisions and manage my own risk. The existing requirement to provide a prospectus already provides investors with adequate risk information, however, I suggest adding content to the prospectus rather than creating burdensome new requirements that seem intended to discourage a particular type of
It is not the role of regulators to allow what investors can or should invest in. Regulators should however look at conflicts of interest, such as congressmen and women trading individual stocks. Dont limit the options of everyday investors who are already at a disadvantage. Regulate the advantaged (make hedge funds report more information, ban individual stock trades for congress, etc.) and
I am an investor in leveraged etf funds for the higher potential returns. I accept the risks and volatility associated with these funds. I make informed decisions and set limits on how much exposure I assume. The funds provide a vehicle for me to explore leverage investments that is managed by professionals. It is unlikely that I can do better on as a individual. I think that restricting or
We don't need your help. anyone who trades should be responsible for their own actions. These ETFs are not complex, individuals just fail to take the few minutes to read the information that each ETF provider is required to provide. Retail investors don't need your protection because we are so stupid and unable to understand "complex" ETF's. Thanks for
It is not necessary to restrict my access to different products. It is all right to send information and warnings if the SEC deem certain products are not straight forward, but it is NOT correct to restrict my ability to purchase or sell such investments.
This is nothing worse than "the government knows best." Our country is founded on freedoms. "We know what is best
These funds are essential to my investment strategies. They are especially helpful during volatile markets and they can help ensure that we protect our assets during market corrections. In addition, these funds can possibly enhance our returns. Please do not restrict or limit our ability to use these funds. Respectfully, I encourage you to allow us to make those informed decisions.
Comments: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of... Independence and freedom. Restrictions and censorship is NOT a means of protection. Direxion offers a plethora of information and the intial education of Inverse ETFS. The established Indices: DIA, QQQ, SPY, IWM, etc., are available for investors/traders without restrictions I humbly request consideration to please allow ALL ETFS access to a level/
