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Peter Andrien Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I believe that the complexity of Leveraged ETFs is correctly matched with the current required notice and acknowledgement. Further restrictions on these products are very likely to be unfair to everyday Americans. Retail investors can and should be able to choose the level of risk and volatility that matches their investment knowledge and interest without needing to be already experienced or wealthy.

Creating additional hoops to jump through is not the same thing as protecting investors.

Karen Ford Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I believe I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family, not FINRA. 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 or pass a test before I can invest in leveraged and inverse funds, as I am capable of understanding the risks. These funds are important to my investment strategies, as they help protect (hedge) my investments.

Timothy Hutchins Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Inverse and leveraged funds are an important part of the market as it allows retail investors like myself to take part in products that are normally not available to us. The ability to hedge against certain products, market segments, or scenarios should not be limited by a regulatory body. I agree the complexity of these funds and their risks should be well understood by anyone who invests in these funds, but that is the responsibility of the investor himself and not the regulatory body.

Alexa Serrato Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I oppose the regulations and restrictions that are being considered on my ability to invest my own money as I choose. I currently choose to invest in leveraged funds as a small percent of my portfolio and I should be able to continue to do so.

I do not want a regulator-imposed test to be required. I understand the transactions that I am making in my own accounts, but I worry that intentionally confusingly worded questions will keep certain people out.