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Jason Farmer Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

regarding the potential further restriction of leveraged ETFs : an investor does not him/herself borrow money to invest in a leveraged ETF, they simply buy it as they would any other security like a stock or bond. I personally invest in leveraged ETFs that track broad indices such as the S&P 500. Although these will be volatile, as they are levered, it is HIGHLY unlikely that they'd "go to zero" as the index would have to fall ~33% in a single trading day for that to happen to a 3x levered ETF.

Steve Ackelson Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Comments:I believe that between the investment risk disclosures from my broker (Schwab) and my full understanding of the necessary monitoring of my accounts on a regular basis relative to these riskier types of investment/trading instruments it should be left up to the individual investor as to whether they feel adequately educated to fully understand what these instruments entail. I don't believe changes or further restrictions to investing in these instruments are necessary and would hate to see an individual investors decision making be impaired or restricted in any way.

Matthew Speed Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I am generally of the opinion that leveraged ETFs, like Options, are not appropriate for most investors. While I would support these being available in accounts marked "Aggressive Growth" or "Trading" for account objective, their inclusion in retirement account like IRAs should be restricted due to the extreme potential for volatility. I am also of the opinion that these should not be something an advisor can solicit but instead should be a client directed investment.