I believe FINRA's proposed limits try to address a problem that does not exist. Retail investors should have the freedom to decide what to do with their money and Direxion does a great job with several resources in their website to inform us about the risks of leverage investments.
I understand well what the risks are of investing in leveraged ETFs and they have made me a better investor
I have the sole ability to choose what investments I want to pursue. I oppose any restrictions of my right to invest in any public investment available in the market place. It is ridiculous to have to pass a special test so I may invest in a public security. If/when I invest in a leveraged and/or inversed fund, I do understand the risks, my goodness I am literate, educated, and capable of
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I oppose restrictions to my right to invest. I, not regulators, should be able to choose the public investment(s) that are right for me. I should not have to go through any special process, like passing a test, before I can invest in public securities. I am 100% capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds, as well as the risks that come with investing in them. I do not need a regulator
Please understand the consequences of the proposed rule, I need flexibility on investment opportunities and this rule could stop my ability to determine my own investing strategy. I don't need a certification to make the right decision on how I should invest my own money. My money, my risk, no need for anyone else to be involved. Please do not overact because some people play the market and
I should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for me and my family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged. As a former Certified Financial Planner for nearly 30 years I know about market and investment risks and understand the complexity of trading leveraged investments.
I shouldn't have to go through any
Ornella Bergeron is a Senior Vice President in Member Supervision, responsible for leading FINRA’s Risk Monitoring Program. The Risk Monitoring team is a member firm’s primary contact point at FINRA. Through its ongoing and proactive monitoring, Risk Monitoring enables FINRA to implement a risk-based program that effectively focuses its resources and regulatory responses on risks of concern. To
I oppose any restrictions on my trading / investing activity. Leveraged and inverse funds are just a fraction of my overall portfolio but play an important role. With the proper rebalancing they can be used as a long term investment. It's easily to learn about leveraged ETF's online or with books. Let the free market decide if leveraged funds are worthy of existing without regulations.
I am concerned about potential regulations that would limit access to leveraged and inverse funds especially for small investors. I find these funds useful to hedge my portfolio while preserving cash. They are a useful risk management instrument when used appropriately. Rather than place burdensome restrictions on investors, FINRA might consider requiring more transparency from companies issuing