Dear FINRA, First of all, I am the owner of my own money. The regulators have no right AT ALL to make me go through certain process to make my own investment decisions. Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. I put part of my investment fund in TQQQ and UPRO on a regular basis as a long-term bet for the positive outlook of US economy. People would argue that TQQQ or other leveraged ETF (like UPRO) are not suitable for long-term holding; I completely disagree. The last 10 years is the best proof.

I totally object to limiting investors rights to invest in leveraged and inverse funds. I acknowledge the risks associated with this, educated about them, and stay on top of the current situations.

We should have the right to use inverse funds and leverage if we choose to as they provide hedges for market cyclicality. They also help to "make" markets. I've had an investment in inverse funds for years which has lost money but it hedges my other positions. Now if I'm force to sell these I'll loose all that potential value that I would gain back in a correction cycle. If you take that right from me it unfairly allows me to regain the losses I've incurred. Let markets operate freely and investors make their own choices.

I oppose restrictions being placed on my rights to invest in the various investment options currently available. I trade in leveraged ETF's, inverse funds and other types of stocks, options, ETF's and mutual funds. I do not understand why restrictions should be placed on a free market place. I oppose you placing any restrictions on me and other investors.

strongly oppose it!

I have had much success with leveraged etfs, and just like being leveraged in real estate, we should be allowed to take risk in the equity market for a greater return.

We should be able to invest where ever we want!!! It's American, Letts keep it that way

The last time I checked, I was still living in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA ! I have the right to trade in investments of MY choice. I have studied extensively on many forms of investments, such as options, futures, stocks

I believe it is my right to choose what public investments are right for me and my family, I also believe they should be available to all, not just the privileged few. I do not believe it is right to require a test before I can invest in leveraged and inverse funds. These are only a small part of my investments, however they help enhance and protect my investments overall.

I believe that the SEC should be working for my and other citizens interests, and not those who would hold us down.

I would like to request that FINRA not restrict our ability to purchase leveraged and inverse funds.
Modern Portfolio Theory postulates that our main resource for profit is a function of risk. Almost any investment can have its risk dialed up or down to meet our financial needs.
So, it is prudent to allow all investors the ability to decide for themselves and take personal responsibility for their investment decisions. We cannot decide that one should pick individual stocks instead of leveraged Treasuries or gold for example.