A high net worth individual with brokerage firm classification of some degree of sophistication should not have to fill in extra paperwork to indulge in a speculative investment.
I am not averse to getting information such as that given for options. It's information that should be in the hands of investors, but what is intrusive and unnecessary is regulatory approval.
As an investor, it is my responsibility to understand, research and select investments, along with the ultimate risks & rewards. This is the same I would expect of anyone who is investing.
For leveraged funds, it is a critical part of my broad investment strategy, again knowing the full risks, up & down. All fund prospectus's provides clear picture of the
Investors should have the freedom to make informed decisions about their investment choices. There are those who of us who desire to use reasonable leverage without the burden of adopting complex and costly options hedging strategies. Leveraged ETFs accordingly provide significant value to us as ordinary retail investors. It is hard to imagine anyone who does even a modicum of due diligence (even
I oppose any regulation that restricts my right to invest in funds or ETFs of my choosing. In particular, any regulation that restricts the ability to purchase leveraged or inverse funds, provided the funds themselves are regulated by the SEC and full and complete information is available on them such that I'm able to make an informed decision.
FINRA has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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On September 10,1997, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD® Conduct Rule 2280, Investor Education and Protection, which requires certain NASD members to provide customers with the following
I think it's only fair that short positions are reported on the daily. We live in the information age and I don't see any reason for information to be delayed. This would make it fair for all players in the market. Thank you
NASD® has taken disciplinary actions against the following firms and individuals for violations of NASD rules; federal securities laws, rules and regulations; and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
During its March 6 and 7 meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors approved a rule proposal to lower the age at which parties qualify for accelerated arbitration processing and approved the allocation of prior-year fine monies.
I should have the right to invest my money where I so choose, and that should not be decided by an outside party. We all have access to the knowledge we need and can make informed decisions about what we want to invest in. Please do not take that away from us. We are informed.
