Skip to main content

Jonathan Kim Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

The proposed rule is another example of limiting small investors and speculators with the excuse of protecting them. This paternalistic approach only favors the larger investors by making various investment instruments and strategies more difficult to access. This is quite interesting considering it is occurring at a time when it is clear that they will become especially useful. I am completely against this rule. It is becoming more clear that not everyones money is the same. Some will have access and others are excluded because they are deemed to be not intelligent enough.

James Walker Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

Dear regulators: I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST!! I believe that I should be able to choose public investments that are right for me and that they should be made available to everyone. I take responsibility for my actions and decisions in all aspects of my life and do not want the government to limit or restrict my investment decisions. I use leverage and inverse funds in part to balance my portfolio especially in these times of high volatility and uncertain economic and global situations.

John Lehett Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I would like to make sure you consider that many investors outside of 'high net worth' individuals only have the capacity to understand the risks involved with leveraged and inverse type products which ProShares provides. I value the options that these types of products give me when it comes to having a well balanced portfolio in terms of both risk vs reward, protection (often a part of the inverse products), and other areas in which these provide significant benefits to a well rounded portfolio.

Paul Caruso Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

I use levered and inverse funds on a regular basis in my portfolios. They are easy to understand and are a critical tool in managing my portfolio risk. I am retired and not interested in taking on risk that could result in a large drawdown. These tools help me reduce risk, they do not elevate my risk. My alternative would be utilizing options, which are more levered and risky that levered and inverse ETFs. Please do not make it more difficult for me to manage my financial future by reducing access, or complicating my ability to utilize these tools.