I strongly oppose this measure. People must have the right to freely trade investment products at their own risk and based on their own research. If an individual decides to blindly accept a financial institution/advisor's trading recommendations then that individual could lose significant amounts of money regardless of whether or not leveraged or inverse exchange-traded products are available to them. I use these products extensively in my trading strategies and they have proven to be extremely useful.

Investors should be able to invest in what they want to buy and what they feel is appropriate. This sort of restriction makes no sense and assumes that investors are all idiots. Stay out of our personal finances.

It is very disturbing to hear that the FINRA is considering limiting the ability of the public to make its own decisions about investing or trading in the stock market. As so many Americans have finally figured out, the government does not serve the people, it serves the wealthy and the corporations. It would be a pity if you were to use your power to further disenfranchise the public from the market. Maybe you should audit Congress with your extra time.

I am not a child or mentally deficient so I find it disturbing that FINRA regulators feel that I need a nanny to oversee my financial decisions. Wealthy investors have access to advanced financial instruments not accessible to regular investors like myself. Leveraged and inverse funds somewhat even the playing field for retail investors. When the market becomes volatile I can hedge my investments with these funds. Who are you to tell me what I can invest in?

I'm capable of making my own investment decisions without passing some sort of test to do so.
I use these leveraged funds as an important part of my portfolio. Everyone should be able to use them, not just wealthy people.

I am a grown up and can make my own decisions, including what investments to make. Stay out of it please. You do more harm with your over-reach. Thanks!

I oppose restrictions to my right to invest!

I oppose restrictions to my right to invest!

Please reject this law. Citizens like myself do possess the ability to use leverage in a risk managed manner. Thank you.

I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me. Public investments should be available to ALL of the public not just the wealthy. I should not have to go through any special process before I can invest in public securities. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I occasionally use leverage and inverse funds for enhanced returns. This is my money and my risk. I dont need regulators to protect me.