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Alden Rodzik Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Hello, I am writing to oppose restrictions on leveraged index funds. I invest in leveraged index funds. I know that leverage entails greater risk. However, I feel that it is important for investors like me to be able to make our own decisions regarding these instruments. Personally, I look at the past performance of the fund and the index before making my decision. I also consider my own risk tolerance. Ive been investing since I was 9 and Im almost 20. So, I have the benefit of experience in the market, education about the market and financial instruments, and a greater risk tolerance.

Anthony Flynn Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

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Under the regulations being considered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA),
you may not be able to buy leveraged and inverse funds and dozens of other popular
investments deemed to be complex unless you:
Pass a regulator-imposed test of your specialized investment knowledge
Demonstrate a high net worth
Get special approval from your broker
Attest to reading certain materials
Go through cooling off periods during which you cant invest
TELL REGULATORS:
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST

Dan Brown Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I do not believe that it is a good idea for equaiity to reduce or limit access to leveraged funds to anyone. Leveraged funds can help the underprivelaged and by regulating them further they might not know that the vehicles exist. Requiring a certain amount of net worth or potentially expensive or time-consuming tests is just plain wrong. Regulation could also cause these funds to crash, making them more volatile than they already are, which is the opposite of what regulation is supposed to achieve.