PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN! I OPPOSE THE RESTRICTIONS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO INVEST IN PUBLIC INVESTMENTS. LEVERAGED AND INVERSE FUNDS/ETF'S ARE IMPORTANT TO MY TRADING STRATEGIES AND I UNDERSTAND THE RISKS. I DO NOT WANT THIS RIGHT TAKEN AWAY. THEY HELP TO PROTECT/HEDGE AGAINST A DOWN TURN AND I USE THEM OFTEN. AGAIN, I OPPOSE THE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST THE WAY I SEE FIT.

I oppose this restriction. First, some leveraged ETF like those 3X SP500 index, are actually less volatile than many individual stocks. If we restrict them, does it mean we need to restrict investing in many individual stocks ? Second, for people who would invest in these type of ETF, they will seek other ways to invest with leverage (such as borrowing money) if these ETFs are restricted. That will be even more risky. 3X ETF is managed by professionals and is safer compared to the case that investor directly do leveraging based investment.

I want to relay my concerns about the referenced regulatory notice.
I do not believe any incremental regulatory requirements should be placed on leveraged investment instruments. I disagree with the notion of testing, thresholds, net worth requirements and so on. These are public instruments that should be made available to all. Firms selling these products are quite clear communicating the risks associated with the products. I've used them for years, as a small portion of a portfolio to achieve my overall objectives.

Hi,
I think it's important to maintain individual's freedom to invest in any manner desired. Putting up barriers to entry will exclude the every man and benefit only the wealthy who are able to hire specialists.

We are more component to take care of our financial business because our government has proven that it is irresponsible for anything.

I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I do not need these measures imposed on Me.

I am tired of government over reach. It is my money and my decision on how to invest it.
I am fully capable of managing my own money and my investment risk. Stay out.

Allowing investors to purchase leveraged ETFs, in actuality, reduces their personal liability. The alternative is for higher interest and personally guaranteed margin loans. Additionally, margin loans lead to forced selling when prices fall - which can cause panics all by themselves.

I use leveraged funds as part of my investment strategies. People with brokerage accounts take personal responsibility in handling there investments. Stop limiting freedom. Stop limiting my ability to invest.

Freedom to invest in public securities is individual choice. This freedom should not be taken from investers.