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Frank Mahzari Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Im a non-professional investor with a liquid net worth of over $3 million. I have been successfully using leveraged funds for more than 10 years as part of a complex investment strategy. I use them to hedge my investments as well as take aggressive positions in the market when the environment is suitable. These leveraged ETFs give me flexibility and market penetration that would otherwise be very difficult, if not impossible. For example, I can risk far less amount in a long position because of their leveraged nature.

D Stein Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

To: FINRA Regulators, Kind Regards. I have been trading ETNs, leveraged securities, futures, puts and calls etc. since 1985. I understand the works and functions of these somewhat complex trading methods. I started with about $10,000.00 and now have multiple trading accounts approximately in excess of $2,000,000.00 I respectfully request that you do not take away my rights to buy and sell listed public securities. It seems my strategies are working out just fine to enhance my returns. I have been through several downturns in the markets, and have done quite well, in my opinion.

Denette Cicirelli Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

To the regulatory committee members of FINRA trying to restrict investors: I am writing you to tell you I highly oppose, as well as being highly offended, that you are planning to regulate personal investing in complex stocks. That is a bold, radical, and unprecedented action that invades my personal freedom to CHOOSE what I do with my money, which I earn. I should be able to let MY MONEY work for me in any legal matter of my choosing.

YiLin Luo Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I believe that everyone should have the option to trade whatever they desire on the market as long as they understand the risk toward the investment. Simply taking away the options to trade leverage stocks would be too much intervention from the central government. I believe restricting what stock or fund the common people are allowed to trade would violate the idea of a free market. It is important to notify the traders about the possible risks and loss of the trade, but open trade on leverage etf and other fund should still be allowed for individual investors.