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

They use this leverage to boost returns and offset high fees and enable them to pay the dividends of close to 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“The risks are equally specific. The leverage that powers TYG’s yields produced a 70% drawdown in 2020.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Here are three smart ways buyers can take advantage of this newfound leverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The message was clear: Mia would not try to sell them; she would not share them or hold them for some future leverage.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng