To Whom This May Concern, I do not agree with SEC Proposed Rule #S7-24-15. I believe that I should have the ability to choose what investments are appropriate for myself. I am capable of appropriately educating myself without having to pass "tests" imposed on me. Leverage and inverse funds are very important to my investment strategy. In fact, I followed a very regimented investment
I stand in opposition to any proposed FINRA regulations that would prohibit me from purchasing or owning inverse or leveraged funds. Further, I oppose any attempt to create a special process such as passing a test before I can invest. After all, they are public securities. These products include extensive disclosure documentation which is more than sufficient to warn of the potential risks of
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST
* I am able to choose the public investments that are right for me. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.
* I don't need to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I'm capable of understanding
I'm very disturbed that FINRA is considering regulations to limit my investment in leveraged and inverse funds. I respectfully submit that I should continue to have the right to choose my investments.
The market has been on a downtrend since early November 2021 and without the inverse ETFs, I would be unable to continue to generate income sufficient to support my retirement. I
I do understand the concerns with the many options for self directed investing/trading available to people today. I believe if a broker/advisor offers a risk disclosure and the customer acknowledges it, then it's the responsibility of the customer going forward. I do agree that disclosures should layout, in simple terms, the pros and cons of the investment. Resources should also be available
The inverse funds are a key component of my investment strategy and help me to profit when markets are falling. Without this strategy I would not be able to easily manage losses and be at the mercy of the market. It is imperative that these funds be available for me to assure that my investments dont crash with the market as they are my only source of income in my retirement. I use them sparingly
Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. I not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, including cryptocurrency funds such as BITO. I am capable of understanding cryptocurrency
I've been using leveraged ETFs as well as ETNs for years. Why should I suddenly be subject to restrictions on products that I understand the risks for. Investing in these products isn't actually inherently riskier than simply investing in an individual stock, even a popular and widely-owned one (and indeed often is LESS risky, depending on the specifics of the stock).
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As an investor for more than 27 years, I oppose restrictions to my right to invest in public investments.
I not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged few.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliate, Securities Management & Research, Inc., of Marion, Iowa, a combined $775,000 for supervisory deficiencies, including Berthel Fisher's failure to supervise the sale of non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), and leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs).