This is not a free market regulation. I oppose it.
It poses a severe threat towards market fairness. It further discriminate retail traders or investors from choosing the financial products that fit their trading needs because institutional investors are free of using high leverage in their trading. We, as retail investors, are fully aware of conditions, fees and risks of leveraged index ETF. They should NOT be made available only to a small rich
Comments: I believe that it is an overstep by FINRA to limit access to leveraged and inverse ETFs. By limiting access, FINRA is unduly infringing on the rights of free market participants. Providing education on these products to investors is more than appropriate, but limiting access would be an overstep. I, and all of the people I know personally, have a deep understanding of the
I think it would be a mistake to limit complex products for investment advisors and registered reps beyond what is currently in place at most broker dealers. They are useful hedging tools and a quick way to add beta, in certain circumstances. I don't use them often, but on occasion they are a good and helpful tool.
The general public should sign disclosure forms or take training on
A lot of these instruments are great avenues for common investors like me to hedge the risk.
Dear FINRA,
Experienced, sophisticated investors know what they're dealing with when using leveraged ETF's . So perhaps make them available/investable for a select group of investors.
Thank you very much.
Comments: I am an active retail trader of leveraged ETFs, including inverse funds. I object to all proposed regulations that might require me to suspend my trading activity, including but not limited to minimum capital requirements, and regulations that may restrict execution of trading orders. Persons should be free to engage in speculation in financial markets and the disenfranchisement of any
I believe that investors such as myself should continue to have access to L&I ETFs, funds, and including derivatives such as options on such products. They are useful for hedging in the short term and in general i believe that investors should have this choice. The reason is they are far more efficient than trying to take short positions or selling shares in positions where we
Dear FINRA, I am writing to you regarding your desire to regulate and put restrictions on leveraged and inverse funds. I currently use leveraged funds as part of my overall long-term investment strategy. I have done extensive research and have back-tested the performance of leveraged funds over time and with different degrees of leverage applied in my model. My personal opinion is that FINRA
The funds in question are a big part of my investing strategies.
