Hello,
As an active investor, recently retired, my family and I depend on intelligent use of leveraged ETFs to grow and sustain our portfolio.
I oppose any restrictions on retail investors to use leveraged, inverse or volatility index related ETFs.
These leveraged ETFs are simply a reasonably straight forward alternative investment, which generally consists of options contracts related
RE: Comment on FINRA Regulatory Notice 25-05: Outside Activities RequirementsTo Whom It May Concern:We appreciate the opportunity to comment on FINRA Regulatory Notice 25-05, which proposes a new rule to streamline and reduce unnecessary burdens regarding existing requirements addressing the outside activities of member firms' associated persons. As a FINRA member firm with registered
FINRA’s Board of Governors met on September 13-14 in Philadelphia. In addition to continuing discussions around FINRA’s Regulatory Operations, the Board reaffirmed FINRA’s Financial Guiding Principles.
From cryptocurrency to NFTs and other options beyond your 401(k), choosing the right investments to meet your financial goals can feel overwhelming.
Hi,
I would like to express my opinions on Regulatory Notice #22-08:
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How do members categorize products as complex? Have firms implemented categories or tiers of complex products and, if so, how have firms determined such tiers? What types of products have recently been introduced that should be viewed as complex? Does our description of characteristics that render a product complex continue
The availability of complex products and options can potentially expand the investment opportunities for retail investors and, if properly understood, offer favorable investment outcomes (e.g., enhancing returns, limiting losses or improving diversification). However, important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade complex products without understanding their unique characteristics and
Here in USA we believe in freedom, and that it bears responsibility for your choices, including the potential loss of invested principal. While i'm not really concerned about a knowledge test (which i find tho useless, easy to cheat on and just another taxpayer and investor added cost), brokerage approval or certifying reading the materials, as we do believe education is important before
The Communications with the Public topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Investment accounts are those that hold stocks, bonds, funds and other securities, as well as cash. A key difference between an investment account and a bank account is that the value of assets in an investment account fluctuates and can, in fact, decline.
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