Our stock market is the most popular in the world. And thats because its of the people, for the people, and by the people. I understand the need for regulation and Id say that FINRA is doing a great job thus far. But touching investment tools that make retail investors like myself a tad bit stronger is simply an undemocratic move on part of the regulators. One who is capable of trading stocks, is capable of understanding risks and rewards of financial tools. Please continue to make these tools intended for the whole public, to remain for the public.

I AM STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THE PROPOSED NEW REGULATIONS CONCERNING LEVERAGED AND INVERSE FUNDS. THEY ARE AN EXCELLENT MEANS OF OBTAINING BETTER, ENHANCED RETURNS. I AM WELL AWARE OF THE RISKS INVOLVED. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO INVEST AS IT SEES FIT. THE GOVERNMENT MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH FREE ENTERPRISE. IT IS NOT A LEGITIMATE DUTY OF THE GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT THE INVESTING PUBLIC FROM ITSELF.

Do not restrict choice and availability to general public investors.

I should have the right to purchase any leveraged or inverse fund. I have used these investment strategies to hedge my portfolio on many occasions. When the markets are in a downturn these hedges give me another investment option.
The big money traders have all the hedged investment opportunities available, so why should we be limited with our choices. This is "WRONG" for the regulators to oppose my right to invest in any manner that I choose. FREEDOM!!!

Once again, Government overreach!!! You destroy EVERYTHING you touch! Stick with deciding if your a man or a woman and leave AMERICAN FREEDOM alone!

It is not fair to restrict ordinary trader's rights to choose their investment vehicles. We are fully aware of the risks and awards. To many people, this is the only way they can make money.

FINRA should not be restricting leveraged products since it allows retail investors to easily access strategies and products that can produce outsized gains. These strategies are normally only available to professional funds and traders that can access swap markets. While FINRA considers it is "protecting" the retail investor, it only creates more of an unfair advantage in the market for professional traders vs retail. Thus, continuing the wealth gap between wall street and main street. Let free markets be free no matter the size of the investor!

As an individual investor, I should have the flexibility to invest as I choose in the same financial instruments - as, for example, inverse funds - as hedge funds or those of "extreme" wealth. It seems that FINRA seeks to award advantages and privileges to the few (and insiders) and shut out individual investors. I accept market risk. Participating in the market - by definition - signifies the acceptance of this risk. The greatest tool to control extraordinary risky behavior already exists: margin requirements.

I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST. Do not interfere with my investment choices.

I should be able to decide my own investments, not a bunch of regulators. Regulators just like to make everything more difficult for us law abiding citizens. It is the government that needs regulating, $30 trillion in debt, law enforcement agencies that constantly skirt the law for the privileged!