As a mathematician working in the area of mathematical finance with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of leveraged ETFs, I am very familiar with how they work. In my experience, the companies that manage these funds, such as Direxion, are very clear and transparent about the workings and risks associated with leveraged ETFs. In my opinion there should not be any barriers to market
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that J. Bradley (Brad) Bennett will leave FINRA early next year. Bennett has served as FINRA’s Chief of Enforcement for nearly six years, overseeing 300 enforcement staff in 14 district offices across the United States responsible for investigating potential violations of FINRA rules and securities laws. Susan
I shouldn't have to go through any special process
like passing a test before you can invest in public securities,
like leveraged and inverse funds. I am
capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds
and their risks. I do not
need these measures imposed on me. Also, Leveraged and inverse funds are important to your
investment strategies.
I'm a financial professional fully licensed with a Series 7 and 24. I utilize leveraged funds not only in my retirement account but also in my retail account. I utilize leveraged inverse bond funds, biotech funds and QQQ etfs. There should be no limit on these funds, with the exception of 300+ % leveraged funds. That's when risk becomes unmanageable in my opinion.
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.
I should not have to go through any special process before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am completely capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks.
I do not need regulators to impose these measures upon me.
Thank you for considering my comments on Proposed Rule #22-08. I oppose Proposed Rule #22-08 because these restrictions discourage smaller individual investors seeking a level playing field with larger "players" in the markets. The risks associated with these securities are not difficult to understand or evaluate for responsible individuals. Investors should have the
I want to express my comment that ProShares are an essential method for me to reduce exposure to down side risk and would force me use more time consuming and risker methods to accomplish similar results. Without proshares, I would be forced to use more options instead of an ETF. The management cost is more than worth it for the use of an ETF.
As long as the prospectus of the ETF is documented and the fund manager is able to maintain the daily tracking detailed, there should not be additional regulation upon public securities. Having access to specialized products allows knowledgeable investors to properly allocate to their portfolios outside of options or futures, which require higher risk management capacities in comparison to
Individuals have a right to invest their money where and how they see fit. I do not have an issue with brokers issuing notices and warnings to investors before they invest in risky securities. However many of us have done their due diligence when it comes to research and risk analysis. The role of regulators in this particular case should be to INFORM, not restrict.
Please do not restrict the ability to purchase "complex" securities to wealthy individuals. That is essentially restricting our freedom to influence and gain exposure to the public markets. I believe that a statement outlining potential risks before purchasing would be a good idea for any investment so that people know what they are buying, but they should still be allowed to