I own/invest in leverage or inverse funds to maximize my returns over a shorter period of time. The benefits of investing in these funds allow me flexibility, to place trailing stop limit orders & grow capital appreciation over time. I purchase leverage or inverse funds on my own, usually using Schwab or Fidelity.
The ability to purchase funds independently like this is extremely important as it allows me freedom and a chance for a smaller account to grow at a faster rate.

Im big boy and dont need or want government over reach in my investment decisions. Back off!!!

I (the People) should be able to invest in what I want, NOT what you think. That;s just too much regulation (Micromanaging)
I am more than capable of understanding complex investments; if you want to fix ignorance; then we need to FIX OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM to teach our young valuable financial Life Skill.
I (the people) am capable of understanding what I don't know and research it. That is how I learn my investment strategies and Risk. That's why inverse products allows me to hedge my investments and grow my retirement.

I OPPOSE YOUR INTENDED RESTRICTIOING REGULATION TO MY RIGHTS TO INVEST IN PUBLIC INVESTMENTS. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO CHOOSE THE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS THAT ARE RIGHT FOR ME & MY FAMILY. THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY SPECIAL PROCESS OTHER THAN BROKERAGE HOUSES DETERMINE INDIVIDUAL'S INVESTMENT EXPERIENCES & ASSET VALUES TO INVEST IN LEVERAGED & INVERSE FUNDS. SO, DO NOT IMPOSE UNNECESSARY & THOUGHTLESS REGULATIONS ON ME. INVESTORS LIKE ME USES THEM TO ENHANCE RATE OF RETURN AND INVESTS ONLY A PORTION OF OVERALL LIQUID ASSETS INTO IT. SO, PLEASE THINK THROUGH BEFORE IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS.

I dont even understand the logic in this proposed limitation. I often use inverse funds to hedge (protect my investment savings. Do not take away this financial tool to protect me in volatile times. I feel strongly about this.

There are no restrictions needed, or wanted on investment trading. As an investor, I am capable of making my own investment decisions and neither need, or want an organization making decisions for me. Leveraged and inverse funds are important in my investment strategies. Please reconsider any action taken or proposed that would impede my investment decisions.

I have a self directed IRA. The balance in my retirement fund investments has increased since january while the major stock indexes are down close to 20%. I have done this with leveraged and inverse etf funds. I am not a licensed investor but I did educate myself for months to prepare for the obvious upcoming government imposed economic trainwreck. If my retirement fund was in a 401k I would have lost thousands of dollars.

Classic nanny state, liberal, control the world legislation! Who are you to tell us how to invest our money? Who are you to tell me that I am unable to manage my portfolio in a responsible manner and limit my exposure to riskier investments. FINRA who the heck ELECTED you to do this draconian, over-stepping requirement. Who are you that hasn't already profited from insider knowledge to line your own pockets?

I am a retail investor and I invest in what might be considered "complex" products such as volatility ETFs and leveraged ETFs. I could simply trade futures contracts and replicate these strategies, however investing in ETFs that maintain those positions is easier. I am aware of the risks of these funds and investigate their strategies carefully before investing. In many cases, I have my own models that simulate the performance of their strategies. Overall, I've done well with these funds and I am satisfied that they are sufficiently regulated.

Hello,

I know that chances are, no-one will read this; but in the even that you do, I have a few simple words.

Imposing artificial limits on what people can trade and invest in, and especially limited to only the richest among us, is a terrible idea. I'm sure others have explained the reasoning for this before, so I will not go much deeper. Do know, however, that this is setting a dangerous precedent, and you will not be the one benefiting.

Thank you.