leveraged positions

[/ˈlɛvərɪdʒd pəˈzɪʃənz/]
nounpl: leveraged positions
posições alavancadas
1. Investment or trading positions where borrowed capital is used to increase the potential return on an investment
The hedge fund manager established leveraged positions to amplify gains in the stock market.
O gestor do fundo de hedge estabeleceu posições alavancadas para amplificar ganhos no mercado de ações.
2. Financial positions in which debt is used to purchase assets with the expectation of earning returns that exceed the cost of borrowing
Leveraged positions can result in significant losses if market conditions turn unfavorable.
Posições alavancadas podem resultar em perdas significativas se as condições de mercado se tornarem desfavoráveis.
3. Market positions where the investor controls an amount of security or asset that is larger than the capital actually invested
Trading leveraged positions requires careful risk management and monitoring.
Negociar posições alavancadas requer gestão cuidadosa de risco e monitoramento.
Leveraged positions are a cornerstone of modern finance in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in institutional trading, hedge funds, and derivatives markets. In the USA, they are heavily regulated by the SEC and FINRA. In Brazil, the use of leverage is regulated by CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) and is especially prevalent in forex and futures markets. The term carries significant connotations of risk and sophistication, as leveraged positions can result in losses exceeding the initial investment.
NYC Slang
leveraged plays, juiced positions
Synonyms / Sinônimos
margin positionsborrowed positionsmultiplied positionsleveraged bets
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash positionsunleveraged positionsfully funded positionsequity positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posições alavancadas
Standard financial terminology used in Brazilian markets and financial institutions
São Paulo
posições com alavancagem
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo's financial district
Rio de Janeiro
posições alavancadas
Follows standard usage in financial markets
Portugal
posições alavancadas
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese in financial contexts

Related Words

leveragemargin callmargin tradingdebt financingfinancial leveragerisk exposurederivative positionsshort selling

Related Idioms & Phrases

doubling down with leverage
betting the farm with borrowed money
amplifying returns through leverage
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