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
Related Idioms & Phrases
doubling down with leverage
betting the farm with borrowed money
amplifying returns through leverage
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