Eliminating the leveraged ETFs from the choices of investment vehicles is the wrong decision. If the leveraged ETFs are volatile, how about the individual securities, mutual funds and options. Every investment tool in the stock market involves some degree of volatility and risk, even crossing the street in daily life has some degree of risk. Are we going to eliminate options because they include a high risk? The SEC proposed regulation of removing the leveraged ETFs from small investors is a bad regulation. IT IS PULLING THE CARPET UNDER OUR FEET.

Individuals should have the freedom to invest their money as they choose. This is basic freedom in a free market and should not be limited.

I am appalled at the suggestion of limiting the free market. I - not regulators - should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privelaged.
I shouldn't have to go through any special processes like passing a test before I can invest in public securities. I am capable of understanding my investments and their risks. I do not need these measures imposed on me.

ProShares has contacted me about you wanting to increase your regulation of investments. I agree with them and not with you. I dont want you telling me what I cant invest in or requiring me to pass a test to qualify.

Dear sirs:

I am only just now finding out about this and I am thoroughly outraged.

As if the super wealthy didnt already control everything in this country Now you want to take away the opportunity for regular people to try to get ahead via investments? How dare you?

This is unnecessary, immoral, and will not be tolerated. Just how long do you think you can keep taking away from the citizens who are the backbone of this country? How does it harm you if other people invest?

Eliminating the leveraged ETFs from the choices of investment vehicles is the wrong decision. If the leveraged ETFs are volatile, how about the individual securities, mutual funds, and options. Every investment tools in the stock market involve some degree of volatility and risk, even crossing the street in daily life has some degree of risk. Are we going to eliminate options because they include a high risk? The SEC proposed regulation of removing the leveraged ETFs from small investors is a bad regulation. IT IS PULLING THE CARPET UNDER OUR FEET.

Fair Investment Opportunities should be allowed by All People. Not just for the Wealthy

You have no right to choose where I spend my hard earned money. Next it will be telling us what kinds of food we're allowed to buy. It's an affront to everything our founding fathers stood for.

What are you crazy! We need the small guys.

Comments: I think leveraged and inverse ETFs should be available to retail investors. They give access to the ability to hedge and provide more liquidity then options. They are much safer then options as well. Disclaimers on these instruments make sense but I think it is a disservice to limit access to these items for everyday retail investors.