I partially trade with a US broker in order to have more access and freedom in my choice of investment vehicles. Making 'complex' funds only freely accessible to the elite and exorbitantly rich (like in the EU), whilst creating more and more hoops for regular people, will only limit opportunities for regular smaller investors. I should have the freedom to do with my own money as I wish, without facing discrimination based on socio-economic status. Why can we, without demonstrating financial literacy, sign for a credit card with a 16% interest rate?

Please keep the democratization of investing as is. This has traditionally been reserved for the ultra-wealthy, with everyday citizens becoming more educated and securing wealth. Regulators should not change the laws in a way that only benefits the elite. The proposed changes are clearly meant to keep out a large portion of the population from investing opportunities, while decreasing competition for top-tier investors.

I like to trade the high levrerage fund as i wanted

Are you seriously considering g the rights of small investors? The concept that we would have to move to a hedge fund, or to the options markets, both open options, but far less protective than the 40 Act seems absurd. What jurisdiction does Finra have, they arent considered under the 40 Act. Once again, this appears to be a power grab by an over zealous regulator.

As an investor I oppose restrictions on usage of publicly traded leveraged and inverse ETFs. I use them in limited quantities when I see an opportunity to boost my returns in the short term. I do understand the heightened risks these instruments carry, and I take full responsibility for possible losses that I may incur when using these types of ETFs. Leveraged and inverse ETFs are important tools in my investment strategies and I do not feel like I need any additional regulations for those.

I have been trading these instruments for clients for many years and it is especially helpful when I use option strategies against positions. Please lift any restrictions as they are just another investment vehicle people can utilize in the market

Incredibly opposed to this restriction!!! I use these daily to protect my investments for my family. Restricting these tools would be criminal and completely skewed to screw over the normal investor.

Do not take away our levered etf options. This is the main reason I have any wealth built over the last ten years. I understand the risks and volatility and I want this.

There should be freedom in investments. Everyone should read the prospectus and understand the risks. But, dont legislate investments.

Dear Sirs, As usual the government agencies seem to think they are protecting individual investors from ourselves. Please stop trying to help us. Youre not. Let us compete with the big boys without tying one hand behind our backs.