The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is thinking of regulating a broad range of public securities they deem "complex". This scheme is MISGUIDED and could deny me the freedom to achieve long-term security. The scheme is arbitrary and unworkable and would allow

I am an investor of leveraged funds. I believe these products allow me to freely invest in markets I trust. Volatility is obviously higher, but this allows me to further diversify my investments in different sectors or asset types.

I dont need regulators like FINRA telling me Im not smart enough or privileged enough to choose my own public investments. Neither should I be forced to jump through Jim Crow like hoops to invest my assets as I see fit. Heres a thought provide educational opportunities - not restrictive mandates - for investor success.

I'm writing in opposition to proposed rules that would limit the public investor from investing in inverse and leveraged funds. I find it insulting that you feel you know better than the investor how to best analyze risks and formulate investment strategy. I feel that I, as well as most retail investors are perfectly capable of making investment decisions including using such funds in hedging strategies or for enhanced returns without govn't interference or "protection".

I trade shares of sqqq, main shares that I trade.

As an investor, I think I have the right to choose what assets I can invest..I understood the risk when buying the leverage funds.

Why do I have to go through any special process like passing an exam..?? it sounds ridiculous to me man..so do I have to pass one exam to buy any product..? like I need to pass an exam to buy a share of APPL??

This product is important to my strategy.. I can bear the volatility/risk, and I want to risk my money to bet for a higher return.

I do not agree with the premise of this proposed regulation. I am capable of understanding risks associated with different investments. Leveraged funds when used appropriately have helped me personally hedge my portfolio and enhance my overall return. I believe this to be overstepping the regulation boundaries beyond protection of the average investor. I employee you to not follow through with this regulation.

Remember that time the people of Massachusetts weren't allowed to take part in Apple's IPO? I love blanket rules that assume those with wealth also have more knowledge and have done more research. Not everyone is lucky enough born into old money. But this sure is a step in the right direction to make sure fewer people have that privilege in the future. Make sure to limit the areas of town we can get mortgages while you're at it.

I have used leveraged funds as powerful tools to hedge my portfolio and take advantage of certain periods in the market. In fact, I saved for my house down payment using a leveraged ETF and Im pretty sure its the only way I would have afforded a down payment as a first time homebuyer.

I think its already ridiculous small investors like myself cant invest in private companies just because were not rich - now theres another area of the market Ill be locked out of just because Im not wealthy?

I, not any agents of the Federal government, am in the best position to make competent decisions about the public securities I want to buy and sell, as well as my personal risk tolerance. Applying a predetermined amount of my portfolio to an indexed ETF is an important part of diversification for me. I should be able to continue making similar choices without having to go beyond my own sound reasoning and conscience to qualify for participation. I don't need to be protected from myself!