Comments: I believe that FINRAs proposed limits would restrict my access to L&I Funds and/or disqualify me from trading L&I Funds or other "complex products". I have a strong understanding of the characteristics and risks of L&I Funds, and that their purpose is for short-term active trading, and that they should be monitored regularly. The
Comments:Limiting access to leveraged ETFs is the same as making it available only to an elite class or group.
Warning investors or traders of the higher risks of investing in or trading such ETFs could be sufficient and the way to go.
If someone is educated or trained or capable enough of investing in or trading the markets and of utilizing a trading platform, that person or entity is capable
You shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before you can invest in public securities.
Explain that you are capable of understanding your
investments and their risks. Tell regulators you do not need
these measures imposed on you.
You not regulators should be able to choose
the public investments that are right for you and your family
Public securities can not be considered public by restricting access to only a certain few. Leverage and inverse funds have been crucial to hedging beta risk during periods of high volatility in my portfolio. Building wealth has become hard enough for younger generations, and adding more barriers to entry past vanilla etf's, mutual funds, or single stocks disincentivizes building equity
I think people should have the right to choose their financial destiny. I have made significant profits using options and actually ran into more issues with imposed regulations and stockbroker policies. There are plenty of tools out there to learn about options. I do understand placing monetary limits on certain types of trading to avoid massive defaults but these should be allowed. Also, you
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has barred former Morgan Stanley Smith Barney registered representative John Batista Bocchino for concealing approximately $190 million in Venezuelan bond trades from the firm, which had restricted such trading due to the regulatory, anti-money laundering and reputational risks it posed. Instead, Bocchino
I oppose any restrictions to my right to invest as I see fit. Investments must remain available to all. The thought of imposing a screening process on individuals to limit investment access sounds like something you would hear in mainland China. I am well aware of the risks and limitations of leveraged and inverse funds as well as any investment I may choose. I do not want regulators oversight. I
Respected Sir/Mam, We appreciate rule making in the interest of consumers. But it is very important, we consumers be given the option to decide which funds are suitable for our risk appetite. We need the option to diversify and be able to invest in the ever growing Crypto ecosystem. Please do not impose any restrictions on us or our ability to invest in Crypto funds like BTCFX or BITO. It is an
As a former investment representative for Edward Jones I feel that I, not regulators, should be able to choose what public investments are right for me. I should not have to go through any special process, like passing a test, before I may invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO. I am capable of understanding cryptocurrency funds such as BITO and their risks. I
In regards to the Regulatory Notice 22-08.
I am a retail investor and have been using both long and short leveraged ETFs sense 2009 without issues or concerns of their operation or behavior. I use them to enhance market performance on the up side and to reduce risk when I see the market pulling back.
I would hope to continue using the funds long into the future and would be disappointed if they