Definition
Use of borrowed money or derivatives to amplify exposure.
Why it’s relevant today
Companies and investors reassess leverage as financing costs change.
Why it matters
Leverage magnifies outcomes and can turn volatility into insolvency.
Use of borrowed money or derivatives to amplify exposure.
Companies and investors reassess leverage as financing costs change.
Leverage magnifies outcomes and can turn volatility into insolvency.
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