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Comment for Proposed Rule 75 FR 3281

  • From: Steven Rice
    Organization(s):

    Comment No: 4604
    Date: 1/30/2010

    Comment Text:

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    COMMENT
    CL-04604
    From:
    Sent:
    To:
    Subject:
    Stephane Riz
    Saturday, January 30, 2010 4:49 PM
    secretary
    Regulation of Retail Forex
    Greetings. My name is Steven Rice and I have been a retail trader of the Forex market for over 1 year.
    My broker of choice is IBFX (Interbank FX).
    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on January 13, 2010 that it is
    seeking public comment on proposed regulations concerning retail Forex trading (RIN 3038-AC61). As
    part of the proposed regulations, the "leverage in retail forex customer accounts would be subject to a
    10-to-1 limitation," which means 10:1 leverage would be the maximum amount allowed for all Forex
    traders in the U.S.
    I strongly believe this rule will be hugely detrimental to people like me who wish to participate in the
    retail forex market. Currently my "risk" to trade a full account is $1,000.00. With the implementation of
    this rule my risk will increase to $10,000. So how does this protect me? It almost seems that you are
    trying to regulate out the "little guy" and only allow the wealthy the chance to participate. Almost like
    hiking the green fees at a golf course 10 fold to make sure you get the desired clientele. If my vote has
    any weight, please put it into the "DON'T MAKE THE CHANGE / NO / AGAINST PROPOSAL"
    pile.
    Thank you.
    Steven Rice
    12904 Boyne Road.
    Chesterville ON
    KOC1H0
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