Dear Sirs,
In regards to the proposed ban on trading the ProShares funds, which include "inverse" tracking indices, I would like to express my discontent with any regulation that limits my freedom in trading financial instruments. Public investments, including "invers funds", need to be available for the general public to trade, not just privileged people of institutions.

Please do not restrict access the ability to invest in inverse ETFs. Its a critical part of my trading strategy

I already need special approval from the brokerage to trade these products. Leveraged and inverse funds are primarily used to hedge risk and lower volatility. These new regulations will disadvantage smaller investors. Do you want us to return to "selling short" to achieve our goals? If so, that would entail a great deal more risk.

This is a prime example of regulatory overreach.

I personally would like to have more knowledge and more accessible information. The more one can comprehend the better the outcomes of their choices. I am neither for or against the proposal. I do believe customers need to read and agree to understanding the risks involved.

I oppose any restrictions on my ability to trade leveraged and inverse funds. These products are an important part of my self directed portfolio and I understand their purpose and limitations. Having these investment options allows me to execute my own investment strategies rather than pay a fee to an investment manager who will still have access to these funds if this regulation is implemented. How is this fair?

I oppose restrictions to my right to invest in any public investment as I see fit. Including leveraged and inverse leveraged funds.

I should be able to choose which investments I make, if they are publicly traded then regular investors should not be impeded. I understand the risks involved and should not have to go through any special processes to invest leveraged and inverse funds.

I find it VERY intrusive and limiting to deny individuals with small capital the opportunity to invest in leveraged funds. These funds are professionally managed, providing defined risks to the investor, and should be viewed no differently than a mutual fund with risk and reward based upon a fixed investment strategy that actually limits risk to the investor while providing access to securities that DO require certain pre-conditions like minimum capital to invest. Thats what the FUND does!

To much government over reach.