In the current environment of overvalued stocks and bonds across the board, the winning strategy is short everything. You want to take that away, right now, at the top of this massive bubble?
Regulators, the Government, and the FED got us in this mess. Now, the only good option is going short. I understand the risks. And I want you people to stay out of my way.
I don't believe the regulator body's purpose is to decide in what I should invest. You should have broad standards that investment vehicles should meet but that is about where it ends. Leveraged instruments have unique risks but I use them with respect. You cannot protect every stupid mistake people can make and still have freedom.
We as investors should be able to choose our investments as we see fit. If there are excessive risks they should be noted but let the buyer beware! I prefer to hedge ( especially within IRA's) with leveraged ETF's as options are often not allowed within IRA's. The ability to hedge should not be only for the privileged. Thank you for considering our input!
Please don't do this. Having access to these etfs protected my retirement during the latest market sell off. If they weren't available then I would have lost at least 15% of my retirement savings. The risks of these etfs can be moderated by keeping a small position size. Anyone with common sense should know this. Thank you.
I have been investing in leveraged funds for over 10 years and I am aware of the risks. Leveraged funds help my portfolio perform better with higher returns. I do not need any classes or tests or certificates to trade these funds. If you do then you should make every single investor in the market do the same.
All, I am opposed to FINRA Rule #22-08 Please do not do this. We need the freedom to make our own investing choices. We should not be restricted or limited to what the big banks and regulators deem to there advantage. I like most investors, are knowledgeable and understand the risks involved. We need the freedom to compete in this market.
Don't impose restrictions on how I choose to invest. And do not require me to take some kind of exam to prove that I'm worthy to invest in inverse and leveraged securities. I choose to invest in these instruments as part of my risk management. I DO NOT want the government telling me that they know best. STAY OUT OF MY INVESTMENT LIFE!
The additional rules proposed by FINRA does not protect the public as whole, rather only protects a small few that wants additional control on the free market. We are currently able to trade knowing the risks and rewards - the people do not need high net worth, special classes / tests, or additional government regulations imposed on us.
Dear FINRA, I oppose any attempt on your part to limit restrict or eliminate my ability to invest in inverse or reverse or leveraged ETFs. I use these instruments to hedge my portfolio position from time to time. I have already acknowledged with Fidelity, my broker, that I understand the risks inherent with these instruments, that is enough. Craig Watel
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. Myself and the public are capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. I do not need these measures imposed on me.