The new proposed regulations that would impose restrictions on the individual's ability to invest in inverse and leveraged funds are entirely unwarranted.

The very fabric of America's growth and wealth (much of the wealth is given to almost the whole world) has been based on the ability of the average American Citizen to exercise his/her right to decide what is proper and acceptable for them to do, barring illegal acts under our Constitution and State Laws.

Im a hard working, tax paying, middle class American that doesnt want to be limited in my investment options. Its up to me to make that determination for myself & family. It should not be some regulators decision that is most likely detached from the perils of planning for my familys financial future.

I have a number of years of experience investing in leveraged securities and truly hope that you do not restrict investments to these securities as it is my primary investment group.

I oppose limitations to block or restrict my investing activities. All stocks have risk and if measures are sought to restrict a certain commodity then i say stop the whole global market trading as well. This is a gross overreach of FINRA to assume this is in the best interest of the investor. Tsla, amzn, nflz, fb, etc are significantly riskier than a leveraed etf based on the broad market.

I oppose the regulations being considered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for the restrictions to my RIGHT TO INVEST. Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies...

To whom it may concern,

The proposed rule is totally against capitalist markets. The whole nature of free markets and security trading is for people to be to decide where to invest. If they lose their investment, it should be their sole responsibility, just like it is when they gain.

I should be able to choose which investments are right for me. Most people take out mortgages (effectively leveraging their investment), I instead choose to invest in leveraged securities. These are a part of, and not my whole, portfolio. Leverage shouldn't be an option only available for those willing to invest in real estate or to privileged investors.

I cant believe you would attempt to limit my ability to invest in publically traded funds while allowing the continued manipulation of the market by the computer traded algorithimic front end trading which disadvantages the typical person investing and drives the market incessantly in one direction or the other from pure momentum. Why not reinstate some of the old rules such as the uptick rule which limited this severe fluctuation instead of coming after the common investor. I am a degreed engineer retired with many years of business development in my background.

To whom it may concern.

While I am not an investment professional, I an a United
States Citizen. It is my right to spend and invest my money as I see fit, regardless of the outcome.

Since the government began trying to "protect me" by establishing large failed programs such as SSI, My ability to provide for my family and retirement has been severely constrained.