"Complex Products" as FINRA calls them are an extremely important part of the financial system. They allow investors of all sizes to hedge against downside risk and increase upside potentials. Restricting their access would be extremely detrimental to the financial health of the markets and to millions of investors of all sizes.
I believe that it is my right to invest in what I want, when I want. This is a free market and making some investments only for certain people and not others is the opposite of a free market. When people invest, they should know the risks as well as know what they are doing or else they shouldn't be in the market at all.
I oppose FINRA limiting my ability to invest in whatever ETFs I want. I realize the potential losses I may incur, as well as understanding that I may gain from these investments as well. I feel like this is a bit of control by the government. It is my money to risk. I should not be denied the access to these investments.
I am writing to inform you that I oppose this regulatory proposal to limit access to leveraged and inverse funds. I feel that retail investors like myself are more than capable of understanding the technicals and risks of leveraged and inverse etfs. Restricting trading of these equities is a violates the principles of the free market.
Hello, Leveraged investments are an important part of my overall investment strategy. I do not need regulators deciding for me what public investments I should be making. I am FULLY aware of the risks involved in these kinds of investments, and they are used thoughtfully in my portfolio management. Please, leave this system alone.
I have been investing in a Leveraged ETF since 2009 with good results and do not need regulators to restrict my ability to continue investing in this or any other ETF. I will assess the risk and do not need some regulator with little or no investment experience to limit my investment choices.
Please do not do this to retail investors. We have a brain capacity to think and know the risks that are associated with certain funds. Its our money, so we have the freedom to use it however we like, and you have no right to take it away from us.
I shouldn't have to g through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds since I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks.
the leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies.
It is up to the individual to manage their risk. The regulation of publicly traded ETF is simply arrogant. Also, limiting leveraged ETFs will only push traders to more risky option contracts. It seems that the requirements to trade leveraged ETFs favors the rich and powerful and limits the capability of the retail trader...unbelievable.
Many legislators have misconceptions about leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. In reality, many individual investors use these funds to balance, hedge or protect their investments in their overall portfolios. Please take time to understand how these funds make sense for investors before restricting them.