leverage

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The critics argue Lemssouguer relies heavily on borrowed money, or leverage, to boost profits, a strategy prone to backfiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The fund boasts a leverage ratio of 21%, according to Morningstar, which means it invests roughly $121 for every $100 of investors’ money.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The fund carries significant risk, including a 21% leverage ratio that contributed to a 70% value loss in 2020.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Strategy” is explaining how you intend to find or create the leverage to realize them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He used no leverage and avoided shorting stocks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis