I run a systematic investment plan where leveraged ETFs are the key component. These funds are extremely important to my investment plan and have provided me with improved performance over the long term compared to standard market measures. I fully understand the leveraged effect the funds and use it in a responsible manner to my advantage. I do not want or need a third party evaluating my capability of managing these funds, and certainly do not want someone preventing me from buying them just because other people do not understand the risks.

This would be another unnessary block to building wealth.

I find this line of control very intrusive to me and the overall investment process. I cannot see a rationale reason for the government to install the same, or similar, standards levied on the professional individuals that you regulate to be placed on the common investor.

Thank you.

We, not regulators, should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for us and our families. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.

I should not be forced to go through any special process in order to invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am quite capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. Treating the American people as if we are stupid is stupid.

I should be able to choose my own investments for myself.