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Bryan Kaplan Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Remember back when we used to say "it's a free country"? Remember back when our guiding mantra was personal responsibility? It's not too late to recover the essence of American freedom. That means LESS regulation, not more. Wealthy financial institutions may have convinced you that we plebs are too unsophisticated to make good decisions, but even if that was true, it wouldn't matter because America is at heart a free country. It's up to you to keep it free. Do not impose ANY limitations on how we the people of the United States of American may invest our own money. God bless.

Matthew Meachem Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I, not regulators, should be able to choose the public investment suitable for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged. I should not have to go through any special process like passing a test before investing. This is no different from a poll literacy tax. We are intelligent enough to know and understand the risk of any investment. Holding assets such as cryptocurrency funds via BITO, allows for a diverse portfolio in our wealth management.

Anonymous Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I know for sure that having specialized rules and red tape for complex leveraged and inverse products does not actually reduce the risk faced by retail investors. Access to leverage can even be used to reduce risk in an overall portfolio, as numerous other commenters have noticed. When implemented as part of a well planned strategy, leveraged and inverse products can provide crucial diversifying exposure without the need for larger sums of capital. I have myself been using these products in this way, and they are an invaluable part of my personal portfolio.

Patrik Speer Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Financial regulators should be in the business of protecting investors from fraud or general education. Limiting investment options including those with diversification value should not occur. Forcing training or exclusionary measures also should not occur; investments are individual choice. Recommendation: Create the best investor education website and people will come to learn on their own.