Hello, First of all any rule changes should effect at least after 12 months (maybe 24 months) to be fair for the investors. We are using these funds generally to protect (hedge) our investment or sometimes to gain in a short time. We know the risk of the any investment which we are investing. So, actually/generally I oppose restrictions on my right to invest in public investments. Rules should
what about indice volatility rates
As a retail investor, I am offended that more legislation is being implemented in order to "protect" retail investors who are not smart enough to comprehend products that are offered in the open market. Specifically volatility related products, which are an essential part of hedging for market risk. Why are you attempting to shut retail out of products which we can actually benefit from
It is NOT FINRA's obligation to protect investors from themselves. It is the obligation of FINRA to oversee registered firms and registered representatives. If FINRA wishes to take action, it should not be burdensome to the individual investor. FINRA appears to be targeting the informed self-directed investor who understands the risks associated with leveraged and inverse funds, which are
To The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), I want to continue having the ability to freely invest in a broad range of public securities designated as “complex products”—including the leveraged and inverse funds offered by ProShares. These "complex products" have enabled me to protect my retirement portfolio from severe material losses. I agree an investor needs to
The idea that everyday people need to be "protected" from themselves with further regulation and restrictive safeguards pertaining to "complex investment products" is absolute nonsense and contradicts the very principals of a free and open marketplace. Real problems like naked short selling and big money manipulation goes completely unchecked, yet the magnifying glass is on
People shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before you can invest in public securities, and 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. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. This sort of elite exclusionary proposal makes me very angry.
Investors should not be vented with personal investment decisions. The prospectus outlines all extra risks and no one should be tested or censored by anyone if a decision to invest personally. I have a right to do what I want with my own money. Regulators should not harass investors with rules about purchases in leverage/geared investments and pay more attention to crypto?
I use these so-called "complex" products to hedge my longs in various accounts at certain times I judge market risk to be high. How am I supposed to hedge my IRA without leveraged/inverse products or options? Is there some reason FINRA doesn't want me to hedge against a possible decline in the value of my long holdings? I am a very experienced investor, I'm a big girl and I
