I have been investing in these types of securities for a very long time especially if closed end funds are included in the list, it has been well over 20 years and I already understand the risks and have ridden through the crash of 1987, the tech bubble, crash of 2008-2009, etc.

I think these types of investments (leveraged funds, etc.) should not be any more regulated than they currently are and it concerns me the negative impact the regulation could have on existing shareholders as it would limit access to trading the funds and limit liquidity at least short term.

You not regulators should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for you and your family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
It is very important that you express your views in your own
wordsyour comments are more likely to be taken seriously
by FINRA if they reflect your own experience and perspective.
Not only do you have the right to share your views,
but the regulators are required to take your comments into

Why is that regulation meant to "protect the small investor" always ends up excluding them from participating in them? It ends up making the rich wealthier and the poor get poorer. Just because someone is wealthy by no means indicates they are more knowledgeable about risky investments and thus should be more entitled to participate as opposed to a retail investor. Let the markets work by themselves without rigging the system in favor of the wealthy.

I want to choose my investments and NOT have regulators restrict me. I do not want them "protecting" me. Let me take my own risks. I am a financial professional and don't want to take any test to "qualify me". If I lose my investment, I will not be looking for a bail out. It is my responsibility to assess my own risks. The only exception is if the fund fails to adequately disclosed my risks, or communicates deceptively.

I do not believe in big government.

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!

Please lets things quiet

Please dont impose your decisions on me.

I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privilege.
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. Explain that I am more than capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I do not need regulators to impose anything on me.
Leveraged funds help me protect my investments!

I am writing to oppose any further regulation on leveraged and inverse investment products. Individual investors like myself have access to prospectus documents, we can read how the product operates, and we know that all investments in the stock and bond markets come with risks. Who is clamoring for this regulation, besides regulators?

Hello. While crafting this new regulatory notice, Im sure the appropriate folks thought they were doing the correct thing. I am not so sure. By limiting what I can and cant buy, this new rule would potentially limit my ability to achieve my long term financial goals. The definition of "complex products" is not well defined. I have spent the time to educate myself and should be able to choose what "complex products" are best for me. No one else should be able to tell me that. As an American and investor, only I should have the right to determine what is in my best interest.