That is the theory, in practice funds would have access to the...

That is the theory, in practice funds would have access to the same information (again in theory) as us "mug" punters. The playing field would be level - finally.

If the funds felt a stock was not up to improving they would sell it, just like we would - hence stocks would rise and fall according to results and information available to all - that's transparency! And, not according to the whims of a few powerful players, using other ppls money to screw investors.

All I can see is that this is a scam that has been out there for a century and it is so ingrown that even professors are saying it is a good thing, when in fact its just something that we can't seem to shake off - like old luggage!