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John Suter Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I highly recommend a freer ability for retail investors to trade in today's and tomorrow's markets. I have traded for over 50 years. While gamification has appeared to be the basis for younger traders, and highly leveraged instruments can accelerate losses, it is critical they experience a severe loss before they will modify their choices to a less risky form of trading. A serious loss will teach more than tying the hands of those individuals. It did for just about every trader I know and have heard. Restricting is to deny us the right to learn from making a mistake.

Blake Bennie Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I'm shocked to hear that leveraged products are at risk of being shut down or closed to the public. I'm a user of leveraged products and have done extensive research on my own. I already have to agree to a "Most Aggressive" statement from my broker(s) so I do not agree that more regulation is needed at this time. Warning labels are ok, education is important, but restriction to those that are able to use them safely is unacceptable.

John Laberee Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I want to invest in what I want and make my own decision. Leveraged funds, inverse funds, etc. I don't need you to "protect" me be taking my options off the table. I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test or anything else. I use these funds to hedge risks or double down on high-conviction shorter term trades. You will hurt me and many others like me with this regulation. We don't need it and we don't want it.