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financial leverage
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026
The practice of borrowing money to invest in assets with the expectation that the returns generated will exceed the cost of borrowing.
Episodes
2
across 2 shows
First heard
Jul 2026
Expert statements
5
5 negative
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What experts have said about financial leverage
5 statements · 5 negative
Repeated leverage can produce short-term returns but eventually causes a blowup.
“you can get great returns in one year by levering up and YOLOing something. You'll get great returns, but eventually it'll blow up if you keep levering and levering and levering.”
Open the episode · Late August 2026 Random RamblingsListen at 21:27
Investors should avoid leverage.
“No leverage. Don't put on leverage.”
Open the episode · Chip Stocks Crash, $20B Fund Margin Called, Frontier Labs: SLOW DOWN AI, Mamdani's Grocery StoresListen at 0:51
Excessive leverage causes rapid, violent unwinds.
“when it runs ahead of you, the unwind is incredibly violent and it's incredibly quick”
Open the episode · Chip Stocks Crash, $20B Fund Margin Called, Frontier Labs: SLOW DOWN AI, Mamdani's Grocery StoresListen at 4:22
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Episodes
2 episodes featuring financial leverage, newest first