I have just been made aware of FINRA's proposal to limit investing in certain securities by the general public. I understand the concern that uninformed investors could be harmed financially by making ill-informed decisions on these trades. I myself went through something of a learning curve, and lost a bit at first. I also never invested more than I could afford to lose, either on inverse funds or more traditional investments. This should be the guideline for retail investors. Any investment can go bad, not just inverse and leveraged funds.

I disagree with the idea that these leveraged/inverse funds should be disallowed for purchase by individual investors. The risks are reasonably well-known and the information about them is available for anyone to read. The fund which I am invested in allows me to hedge my portfolio in a way that would not be possible without it. Please allow me to continue to trade these funds.

It is troubling that regulators are trying to limit or stop trading this stock.

I am an individual trader with speculative positions in leveraged, reverse, index ETF's, which were established and are maintained through my retail brokerage account. I am extremely concerned about your proposed new regulations that would require brokers to qualify investors before allowing them to trade these instruments. I was well aware of the risks associated with trades of this type before I entered them, but if I am now to be denied the freedom to make my own strategic decisions, then my risk of loss rises substantially.

Let individuals decide how and where to invest their money.

The current information safeguards for investors appears responsible and appropriate. Absent hard evidence of abuse, misunderstanding or the like, there does not appear to be a compelling need for increased regulatory involvement in this type of vehicle.

The people who are trying to stop those who are investing in leverage d etfs. Are not concerned about me. They simply want to control me. It is true you can lose a lot of money. Or make a lot. But if you find to right opportunity and are refused well then I'll look for another country to move to. That means less tax money for the the people who refuse me.

Dear regulators, The use of public leveraged and inverse funds should be my and other investors' decision and not be restricted. They are very useful as part of an investment strategy. Investors are more than capable of understanding their risks and a special process like passing a test is unduly burdensome and unnecessary.

These leveraged instruments, although risky, with the right timing can provide wonderful hedges to the valuation of one's portfolio.

Leveraged and inverse funds are important to My investment strategies. I use leverage and inverse funds, to protect (hedge) My investments or seek enhanced returns, and I use them as a limited part of My overall portfolio.