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Leverage

Betting bigger with borrowed money. Multiplies both gains and losses.

In detail

Leverage means investing more than your own cash (e.g., a 2x leveraged ETF, or margin). Gains multiply on the way up, but losses multiply on the way down — very risky for beginners. '3x leverage' tracks three times the daily move.

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General educational information — not investment advice or a solicitation to trade.