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Ian Verbeck Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

The term "complex products" is a mask on an initiative aiming to limit the ability of lower net worth individuals to invest in the same high reward vehicles as their higher net worth counterparts. This regulation is another permutation of limiting access under the guise of limited understanding. Regarding those who actually have a limited understanding, why let them invest in single blue chip stocks that drop 30% overnight but not leveraged index funds which are much less likely to do so? People will always make bad investments - cars, houses, boats, etc.

Walter McDonald Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Comments: I am so angry that I am beside myself! So let me get this straight. My Federal Government over stimulated the US Economy to buy votes with poor folks and is determined to double down with "Build Back Better" but they do not want me to say NO! or sell SHORT! In that they are wrong, and I could make a lot of money on their stupidity. Credentials: 1. Florida State University Graduate - 3.5 Avg 2. US Infantry Officer Vietnam 1968-69. Decorated. 3. Work history: Bristol Myers, Ligget & Myers, Plus Independent business OWNER for 20 plus years 4.

Alex Potenza Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

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I truly believe there is a place in ones portfolio for leveraged and inverse funds. In fact, if used correctly, the can minimize the risk in a portfolio. I've used inverse funds as a short term hedge during the Covid crash of 2021 and during the recent market correction. By investing 10-20% of my portfolio in these inverse funds, I was able to reduce volatility and manage risk.