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Shawn Asamoto-Brown Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Dear Finra,

Leveraged funds are an important part of my investment strategy. Please do not make them difficult to access.

Yes, I understand and think most understand that the daily reset on leveraged funds means that an investor won't automatically earn the multiple of the index.

That said, they are tax efficient relative to futures for those of us who must invest in taxable brokerage accounts.

I do trade equity futures and am comfortable doing so, but leveraged funds are an important tool for me.

Mukesh Amarath-Madav Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

1. I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me.

2. Depending on market conditions, I should have access to certain inverse/leveraged funds to hedge my portfolio without being forced to liquidate parts of my portfolio.

3.I should not have to subject myself to tax implications through forced selling of parts of my portfolio during market downturns.

Sean Egan Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

It is inappropriate for a regulatory entity to impose restrictions on adults that are capable of making their own decisions when it comes to selecting investments of their own money. No regulatory has the right to tell any American citizen how, when, and where they can spend or invest their money.

FINRA already regulates those that commercially sell to, coach, and suggest investment opportunities to investors. If FINRA wants to control everything, perhaps they should offer to consult with every investor prior to investing in a complex investment.