I read with concern the notice from Ameritrade that there is pending regulation on my ability to self-direct my investments in my company's 401k plan into leverage ETF funds. For the life of me, I cannot think why this proposed restriction would be necessary. Self-directed investors are well aware of the risks involved with any sort of investment and should be free to take additional
To Whom This May Concern,
I have been investing for many years and manage my own retirement planning. I would like to be able to choose what investments I make. The government should not be trying to protect me from my own choices. Everyone should be able to participate in investing as they see fit and to their own risk tolerance level. I do not object to educational info on riskier
I have spent 50 years perfecting my investment process both personally and for clients. I managed to survive and flourish through 8-9 bear markets. I accomplish this by using the most broadest of diversifications including being able to sell short markets. Inverse etfs including leveraged ones are important tools to have in the tool box to accomplish this. they are convenient and in many ways
We already sign disclosures at brokerages warning us about the potential dangers of leveraged products. This is a huge slap in the face for retail investors and a ton of unnecessary road blocks for us that would separate us even further from institutional investors. The HUGE detrimental affect this would have on me would be insurmountable. I have leveraged ETF positions that are currently in the
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I am writing to discuss the impact that limiting leveraged funds would have on me as a private investor. I, as a private investor, feel confidently that I have the knowledge and experience to make personal decisions of how I invest my own money. I do not feel that it is in the purview of regulators to make determinations as to where and how I am able to use money for long-term and
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