Mar. 31, 2023
Dear SEC, As a household investor, I STRONGLY support the Commission's proposed tick size regime, and recommend clear and unambiguous language in the rule structure to avoid any confusion or litigation. While reducing the access fee caps is a step in the right direction, completely eliminating exchange rebates would further enhance transparency and fairness in the market. I fully support the harmonization of tick sizes across all exchanges. No exceptions, no "reasonable" vague language. Clear rules, clear language. Some exchanges shouldn’t be granted an unfair advantage over others. It leads to monopolistic control of parts of the market that counteract and eventually kill the positive benefits of competition. The markets are supposed to be fair - so make them fair. The more I learn about our markets and market structure, the more I'm convinced that the "finance industry" is a grift on the American taxpayer. The systemic advantages allowed to market makers are absolutely wild, creating an environment ripe for abuse and fraud. Help make our markets fair again. Thanks, Aaron Kolysko