Comments are specifically speaking to self-directed / unadvised investors. Direct investment in derivatives should require additional education. Proof of completion of these courses should be required before being allowed to use them. This [REDACTED] is nitro, and the influence of people online pitching options strategies as easy and safe is enflaming the issue. It's far too easy to find
Im a normal everyday retail investor who's been continuously using leveraged ETF's for multiple years now.
Im a simple investor dollar cost averaging my funds and realize the risks that come with it, and that I could potentially lose everything.
Please understand that restricting retail investors and only allowing people with a "high net worth" or "
The proposal to ban or limit leveraged ETFs is downright wrong and is un-American in every aspect. These are valid & legal securities, just like gold, or bonds, or any single stock. Do traders of these assets need special approval, or have any other restrictions to their trading?
An investor or trader can lose just as easily and quickly with any of these assets, or even real estate
I understand that you through FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08 are considering legislation that would likely eliminate my ability to buy leveraged funds, inverse funds, and other public investments. I oppose these restrictions on my right to invest. I should be able to consider risks and determine what public investments are appropriate for my family, not a regulatory body. In todays financial
This regulation would be used by financial advisors to essentially create a tax on individual investors who want to get exposure to certain financial products directly on their own. Perhaps there should be regulations that explicitly lay out risks of certain investments, but to force individuals to take a test or be licensed to directly buy certain investment products is entirely un American.
Dear FINRA,
My comment is in response to FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. I believe we as public investors should be able to decide how we invest our money. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds without having to go through and special process to use them. I have been using leveraged and inverse funds since 2009. They have immensely helped me in my retirement strategy. In
I disagree with the proposed rule in FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. 1. I should be able to invest in public securities as an individual investor, including leveraged and inverse funds without any barriers. 2. Brokerages can provide disclaimers, notices, and education to individuals however, these should not be a condition for investment or used as a barrier to entry. 3. Regulatory oversight
Dear FINRA,
My comment is in response to FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. As an investor, I believe we should be able to decide and choose the public investment options that are right for me and my family. I am capable of understanding how the leveraged and inverse funds work without having to go through a special process to utilize them.
I have been using leveraged funds since 2012 and they have
Hello FINRA,
I oppose the proposed restrictions on my rights to invest. While I appreciate your concern for the safety of my investments, I am fully aware of the risks involved when purchasing leveraged or inverse funds.
Leverage is a useful financial tool used by almost every financial institute in America, and I don't see any reason why I should be barred from using it.
Leverage can be
I am completely opposed to any partial or complete restrictions on the right to invest in any public investments. I have been investing in the leveraged/inverse funds for portfolio hedging and have not found them to be any extra risky than regular funds as long as normal risk management process using proper stop loss is followed.
Leveraged and inverse funds are very important for small investors