These funds are a very logical option for retail investors to balance risk and even capitalize on volatility in market cycles like March 2020 and in flight at present. These should not be restricted in terms of retail access.
I agree with the limitations being proposed. Retail investors are not generally suitable for these products. If an investor is suitable they can pass a simple test to acknowledge their understanding of the risks similar to options or futures enabled accounts.
Comments:I am a long term investor that prefers to use leveraged products to lessen my exposure to individual stocks. The risks have been made very apparent by my broker.
Leveraged investments should be available to all members of the public, not just the privileged. It is not the job of the government to determine what risk an investor can or cannot take. Keep big government out of my portfolio.
College educated, good job, and young. I use leveraged funds because I can afford higher risks. I don't think it is up to regulators to determine who can and can't play ball.
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST.
Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. While I acknowledge the higher risks associated with these funds, it is my personal choice that I will take responsibility.
I am opposed to regulatory efforts to control Your my decision to invest in leveraged assets. I am capable of determining my own level of acceptable risk exposure without government interference.
I should be allowed to choose whatever investment vehicles I wish. It is my money to do with as I choose. Every investment comes with a certain amount of risk (even cash especially at current inflation rates).
I strongly believe people are more at risk with SPACs and other loss making companies trading at astronomical prices.
Investing in leveraged index ETFs is an investment strategy that should be available to retail investors.
I oppose any and all restrictions to my right to freely invest. I am an experienced investor and understand the risks I'm taking. Leveraged and inverse funds are not dangerous is you use them responsibly.