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Comment for Proposed Rule 75 FR 3281

  • From: Paul Warkentin
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    Comment No: 1989
    Date: 1/21/2010

    Comment Text:

    i0-001
    COMMENT
    CL-01989
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    Paul Warkentin
    Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:47 PM
    secretary
    Input regarding proposed regulations concerning retail Forex trading
    Secretary
    U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
    Dear Sirs:
    I understand you are considering modifying the leverage for retail customer accounts in the Forex market from
    100:1 leverage to a 10:1 leverage, with a margin requirement change from $1,000 to $10,000. These limitation
    changes will seriously impact the ability of the smaller-balance trader from trading. The forex market platforms
    allow traders of all type, skill and experience level to test their theories and work their trade management
    concepts in demo environments without the risk of endangering their funds until they have the experience and
    system worked out. I have found most traders I have communicated with to be very intelligent individuals, who
    understand risk and can make smart and responsible decisions. They do not have to be limited in this fashion. By
    raising these limits as you propose, you will limit some people from being in the market completely. Please
    consider not making these changes. Thank you.
    Paul Warkentin