I lost tons of money by holding inversed leveraged ETFs, but it has more to do with Feds willfully propping up the market with easy money than misunderstanding of the risks of these type of instruments. Investors should have the freedom to invest in what they believe, and the regulator should be make sure fair rules for everyone, not by limiting the instruments available to investors.
Investors should not be vented with personal investment decisions. The prospectus outlines all extra risks and no one should be tested or censored by anyone if a decision to invest personally. I have a right to do what I want with my own money. Regulators should not harass investors with rules about purchases in leverage/geared investments and pay more attention to crypto?
I oppose the proposed SEC rule change. We the investor should be able to make decision regarding what we want to invest in without any limits. Leveraged funds can be complex, but we the investors should decide if they are the right fit for our portfolio. Furthermore, Public investments should be available to all of the public,not just the privileged.
While I understand the dangers of inverse etfs, and given the economic uncertainties in these difficult times with inflation, the horrifying war and a divided nation, I strongly urge that the sec does not interfere with free market and our free choice to invest. Please dont change the rules or impede. Its our due process in a free market economy. With respect, Cindy Gu
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