Subject: S7-18-21: WebForm Comments from Jeff Webster
From: Jeff Webster
Affiliation: Business person

Oct. 29, 2022


October 29, 2022

 Shareholders want their investment to increase in value. Short sales and share lending work against this and should not be exempt from reporting given the adverse effect they have on the market. This has negative consequences for the company and public shareholders. Companies need this information to defend against these predatory actions to ensure they can deliver value to shareholders and continually grow their business. Chairman Gensler and the current administration should be implementing measures that put constituents before banks, hedge funds, and large financial institutions.