Leverage compression occurs when financial firms borrow heavily to amplify returns, but rising asset values outpace debt costs, reducing effective leverage. It’s used in hedge funds and trading to boost gains. Investors and fund managers benefit, though risks escalate if markets reverse, potentially amplifying losses rapidly.
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