What does Leverage mean?
The use of borrowed capital to finance an investment, expecting profits to exceed the cost of borrowing.
Using leverage can amplify both gains and losses in an investment.
Leverage in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanHebelwirkung
also Leverage
Hebelwirkung durch Fremdkapital.
FrenchEffet de levier
Utilisation de l'endettement pour booster la rentabilité.
SpanishApalancamiento
Uso de deuda para financiar activos.
ItalianLeva finanziaria
Rapporto tra indebitamento e capitale proprio.
Common phrases with Leverage
- high leverage
- use leverage
- financial leverage
- increase leverage
Synonyms and opposites for Leverage
- Synonym Gearing
- Synonym Debt financing
- Opposite Deleveraging