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    Leverage

    The use of borrowed money to amplify the return potential of an investment.

    What It Means

    Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Real estate investors use mortgages to control properties worth far more than their down payments; businesses use debt to expand. Excessive leverage increases default risk and reduces resilience to downturns. Healthy leverage matches debt service to reliable income.

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