Hello, I would like the ability to invest in inverse and leveraged products without using derivative securities directly. Taking away that right would only limit retail ability to take advantage of certain exposures.

Please do not limit my ability to profit from market drops just as I would from market rises. It seems unfair for the little guy (me) to not be able to profit from all market directions like the big guys can. I understand the risks and trade accordingly. Any restrictions need to be applied to all directions, up and down, and to EVERYONE!

I have been heavily investing in Leveraged ProShares ETF's over the past 6 months. This is a personal investment of my own funds and is VERY important to my investment portfolio currently. By implementing radical restrictions to these now would GREATLY damage my investment value instantly. That would directly result in my taking huge losses as my investments in these ETF's are based on my theories on the rise/fall of the ETF's over a period of time.

I oppose restrictions to my right to invest.
Anybody should be able to choose public investments that are right for them.
Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.

I have the knowledge and experience to choose the public investment that I believe are the most appropriate for myself. Public investments should be available to all US citizens, no exceptions, and not only the privileged. I do use leveraged ETFs as a very small part of my overall portfolio for the purpose of enhanced returns. I did spend a lot of time learning about leveraged ETFs before using them as an investment. I should not have to go through any special process, of any kind, to be able to invest in leveraged ETFs.

Please allow all investors to retain access to leveraged and inverse funds. The risks of such things are well documented and investors are warned adequately prior to making buy and sell orders. Allow us to invest how we feel is most beneficial for our own well being.

Let the public decide how they invest their funds. Leveraged and inverse funds are key funds that democratize the investment process - otherwise these types of instruments are only in the hands of the top 1%, rather than everyone.

The investment environment became very difficult because it could not keep inflation under control and because of all government spending and the war they created lately people are losing all their savings in the market It is not time for changing rules until the government correct the mess it created

Leveraged S&P funds have been critical to how I take advantage of trends as well as manage risk in my portfolio simplistically without the need for margin or options. Do not take them away!

This proposition poses a severe threat towards market fairness. Retail investors are already at a disadvantage when it comes to available tools and information compared to institutions. Restrictions like this will only tip the balance even more.

Retail traders or investors should be able to freely choose whatever products that fit their trading strategies. Finance is NOT only for the rich or the privileged. We know what leveraged funds are, and we dont need the government to tell us how to invest our own money!