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Jorge Xacur Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I strongly believe that I, and not any regulator, have the right to choose what investments are suitable for me and my family. Publicly available investments need to be accesible to all and not to only a few.
I do not believe that special vetting or testing is in order. Leveraged funds and their risks are clearly explained in all materials.
I use these funds in my portfolio to fulfill specific investment goals. I am not rich or privileged and I do not think that these great tools should in any way be limited to the few.

Gary Barnard Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Dear FINRA rep,
Its about time that someone is finally addressing these horrible leveraged and inverse funds that ProShares offers to the public!
I have personally lost over $100,000 over the last 10 years. And I still have one that is down $85,000 in my stock account but just have not yet taken the losses yet. Every 2x or 3x fund eventually goes to zero and companies such as ProShares just does a reverse split to keep the con going. Please review and try to notify anyone from trying to think they are an investment. They are not! Lets get them off the market ASAP!

Sean O'Keeffe Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Hello,

Please do not take away my ability to continue holding TQQQ as an investment. I have allocated a portion of my portfolio to holding TQQQ long-term. I am OK with a short test requirement to make sure people know what they're doing with leveraged ETFs like TQQQ. People shouldn't take on risks they don't understand. But please do not take away my ability to continue holding TQQQ as an investment.

Justin Cato Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I oppose limits and restrictions in my trading of leveraged and inverse securities. I am well aware of the risks associated with such products. Although they make up a small portion of my overall portfolio, I appreciate the diversity of products offered and the ability to hedge securities. I strongly oppose any further restrictions which may included testing, income or net worth limits, so called cooling off periods. Investing should be an open and TRANSPARENT process for everyone, not just the PRIVILEGED FEW.

Rory Sprouse Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please consider continuing the use of leveraged and inverse funds, especially those from ProShares. As a long time investor in both TQQQ and MVV, I am well aware of the risks and rewards of leveraging in both times of market appreciation and depreciation. The mentioned leveraged funds are another arrow in my quiver of diversification and ability to be financially independent.

At some point you have to allow people to make their own informed decisions, and outlawing any investment vehicles in a free market is counterintuitive.