Leverage involves using borrowed capital or financial instruments to amplify potential returns on an investment. Businesses and investors apply it to increase buying power, often through loans or derivatives. While it can boost profits when markets move favorably, it also magnifies losses. Primary beneficiaries include corporations seeking growth, real estate investors, and hedge funds aiming for higher yields.
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