leverage effect
AmE (alt): /ˈliːvərɪdʒ ɪˈfɛkt/
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Definition of leverage effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businesssituation where small input creates larger impact by using existing resources
  • The campaign used the leverage effect of social media influencers to boost sales.
2.
financeTECH.phenomenon where falling asset prices are linked with rising price volatilityTECH.
  • Traders monitor the leverage effect when modeling stock index volatility.
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Expressions with leverage

leverage your positionv.
use your current status to gain advantage
She leveraged her position to secure a better deal.
leverage your strengthsv.
use your best skills to gain advantage
In job interviews, always leverage your strengths to stand out.
use as leveragev.
take something to gain advantage or influence a situation
She used her experience as leverage in the negotiation.
financial leveragen.
use of borrowed money to increase possible returns on owners’ capital
High financial leverage boosted profits but also raised the company’s risk.
leverage ration.
financial measure comparing borrowed funds to owners capital or assets
The bank lowered its leverage ratio to reduce overall financial risk.
negative leveragen.
financial loss when borrowing costs exceed returns
The company faced negative leverage due to high interest rates.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to leverage effect

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Examples of leverage effect in a sentence

  • We saw a leverage effect when one partnership opened doors to ten new clients.
  • Economists found a strong leverage effect during the credit crisis.
  • Option prices reflected the leverage effect after the sharp market downturn.

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  1. French:effet de levier, effet de levier sur la volatilité, ...
  2. German:Leverage-Effekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto leva, effetto di leva finanziaria, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto palanca, efecto apalancamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de alavanca, ...
  6. Chinese:杠杆效应, ...
  7. Japanese:レバレッジ効果, テコ効果, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثَر الرَّافِعَة, أثَر الرّافِعَة المَالِيّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט מָנוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:эффект рычага, эффект левереджа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ефект важеля, левередж-ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:लीवरेज प्रभाव, लीवरेज असर, ...
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