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Mason Samuels Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

To Whom It May Concern:
Over the last couple of years, I have been trying to manage my retirement investments much more actively. It's very important to hedge some of my positions, particularly in the current economic environment. An important part of my strategy is to be able to invest in inverse ETFs, as I am unable to short individual stocks in my retirement accounts. I do not think it is fair to restrict these investments to the privileged few, in the name or protecting the individual investor. I am capable of doing my own research and managing my own investments.

Mark Post Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I occasionally use leveraged/inverse funds to reduce risk in my portfolio during high volatility market periods. Use of leveraged inverse funds are simpler to use than other instruments for someone who only uses them infrequently. I am best qualified to make these judgements. Trying to define what is a "complex product" is apt to be an inaccurate exercise subject to influence by special interests to create regulations for their individual benefit. Please do not restrict my ability to invest in the ways I feel are best suited for my situation.