leveraging


Definition 1
For an investor, using debt or borrowed funds to invest in a security in the hope of obtaining a higher investment return.

Definition 2
For a company, using debt to finance capital purchases, stock repurchases or other projects. The more debt that is used, the higher the risk of default.

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