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Michael Buckley Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Dear FINRA,

I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.

It is my money. I earned it... and I should be able to invest as I choose, even and especially leveraged and inverse funds. I am fully capable of understanding the risk/reward associated with such instruments. I should not need to go through special processes to investment my money.

Thank you for considering my input.

John Mosley Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I am opposed to regulation restricting the access to leveraged and specialty investment products by retail investors. I invest in leveraged, inverse, and commodity funds as they suit my needs. They are important hedges against market movements and inflation. I should not have to jump through hoops to access these products. Prospectuses are there for a reason and it is up to the individual to read them and educate themselves about the risks. Excessive regulation is unfair and restricts free markets. Todays rules strike a good balance between risk and responsibility.

Robert Stefancik Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

As an individual investor I consider
leveraged and inverse investment funds very useful to manage risk in my overall investment portfolio. They represent a minority but important percentage of my overall portfolio and are utilized to help offset and mitigate risk in my more Substantial longer term positions on a short term basis, avoiding disruptive transactions in my long term holdings.

Lynda Huang Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. 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. Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. They help me protect my investments or seek enhanced returns.