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Luis Barreto Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Having the ability to invest on leveraged and/or inverse ETFs is an integral part of my investment strategy as it allows me to take advantage of market volatility and or hedge against it. These funds provide an easy mechanism to optimize returns and reduce risk. As with any other investment product, one needs to be familiar with its characteristics, liquidity and inherent risks. I dont believe regulators should do investors homework to protect themthe focus should be on the ETF funds providers to ensure their disclosures are transparent and complete.

Devon Scott-Tunkin Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I should be able to choose my investments and apply leverage when needed despite my net worth or status. I am perfect capable of understanding the risks of leveraged funds. The risks are very high, but no worse or better than the risks of investing in other highly volatile securities like individual stocks and commodity etfs. Investing in Facebook would've lost me 50% of my investment in one day.

Keturah Miller Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I think a lot of this regulation is being generated to disenfranchise the retail investor. Please allow "regular" working people to continue diversifying their portfolios with products that may seem too "complex" for them to understand. Putting burdensome and elitist restrictions on financial products that empower the middle class is a form of slavery that is not representative of this progressive day and age. My investments across brokerages and platforms, as a middle-class person of color, is integral to my portfolio growth as well as my personal growth.

Karen Friedhaber Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I have spent the last year in classes three times a week to learn how to invest in stocks and trade options, hundreds of hours. I have the right and the knowledge to invest in any instruments I choose which should be my decision without interference with regulators. I have been using leveraged and inverse funds over the last year. I continue to learn and improve my skills. I am responsible for my own results. No one else.