FINRAs scheme is misguided because it: Hurts Investors: It could potentially deny us the freedom to choose investments that could help us achieve long-term financial security. Is Arbitrary and Unworkable: FINRAs definition of complex products is so broad, arbitrary and vague that it could ensnare a vast number of commonly used public securities. Tests or Upends Our Regulatory System: Under the
I oppose any regulations that affect my choices on which funds I can buy. I am a responsible adult and make financial decisions for me and my family. Funds should be available for anyone to buy, not just the wealthy or privileged. I should not have to go through special processes or jump through hoops in order to buy funds that support my financial plan. I am capable of understanding leveraged
As an investor for over 50 years, I am strongly opposed to this proposed action. Leveraged and inverse funds are essential to my investment strategy. The market does not always go up. Private investors need access to affordable hedge tools in order to protect and insure the wealth they have accumulated. The ultra rich do it. Why would you restrict my access to this important strategy. I do not
December 17, 2004On November 24, 2004 NASDAQ issued a letter to ACES subscribers concerning translation issues in ACES that result in the routing and receiving firms reporting different OATS Routed Order IDs to OATS. NASDAQ's proposed short-term solution is for both routing and receiving firms to remove the spaces between the Branch and Sequence number when reporting the Routed Order ID to
I choose investments based on my own research and situation. With a BS in Engineering and a MS in Science and Technology Management, I believe I am perfectly capable of making my own investment decisions without FINRA's help or interference. Arbitrary restrictions by FINRA is offensive to me - it's like you are trying to only let "well off - rich investors" buy
Dear FINRA Regulators,
I was upset to learn today that FINRA was looking to restrict retail investor's access to 'complex products' including leveraged products. As a young investor, I rely heavily on leveraged etfs as part of my long term investing strategy. Given my current investable assets are low and will hopefully continue to grow as I work and grow older, I use
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