Robert Ballenger Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08

In short, I oppose any restrictions on my ability to invest in public investments. In my opinion, individual investors should be able to choose investments that are right for them, and all public investments should remain available to the public free of restrictions. Moreover, implementing additional measures in front of the public's ability to invest in their future would create barriers to the public's ability to benefit from and restrict public access to these investments. Lastly, leveraged and inverse fund have played a key role in my personal portfolio, and have allowed me to maintain my investment strategy and leave my investment portfolio intact throughout periods of higher volatility and risk. Without having these options available investors could incur significant losses without having these investments at their disposal during these times.