Investors are fully aware that leveraged investments carry greater risk. Brokers remind us of that ad nauseum.
Thanks for your concern, we do not require further help in this area, and would appreciate your staying out of the way.
Please reconsider this action. There are enough safeguards and warnings in place currently. The issuers are really good about letting the buyer know how these work, and risks involved. They are an important part of my trading strategy.
Thank you for your consideration.
Demetrios (“J”) Koutros is Vice President of Member Supervision’s Operations, Procedures, and Standards group. Mr. Koutros has been integral to the operation and execution of the Risk Monitoring and Examinations regulatory programs since joining FINRA in 2005. In his current role, Mr. Koutros oversees the implementation of and adherence to procedures, controls and standards for Member Supervision
This is ridiculous. At what point are people not responsible for their own decisions? Anyone who buys a leveraged fund should know the risks and reasons they are buying the asset, and if they dont, shame on them. Dont punish the rest of us for the stupidity of a few.
I believe us as investors should have the freedom to choose the investments that fit our objectives and risk appetite. No special requirements should be implemented in order to do this. I see leveraged and inverse ETFs as an alternative to stock derivatives in my portfolio.
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like taking a test before I can invest in public securities. I am capable of understanding my investments and their risks.
I have successfully traded leveraged and inverse funds for years now. I understand the risks and benefits. I find it counterproductive in a free society to have a government preventing investments that aid in leveraging an investment account to individuals who know how they trade.
I do not approve of possible measures to bar individuals from investing in leveraged or inverse security. Grown adults have the obligation to understand the risk involved in financial transactions and should not be prevented from entering voluntarily into contracts by a paternalistic government.
Please allow me to make my own investment decisions. i use leveraged accounts as buffers to other investments. i am well versed and have been investing for 32 years. It's my risk and i'll bear the consequences
Every investor should have the right to purchase whatever they want. Risk is solely the responsibility of the investor and not a regulatory body in a democratic and capitalistic society. Further action such as these are further proof that the US financial system is rigged in favor for the elite and top 1%.