Yes, you can borrow money to invest in shares. But it comes with big risks
- Written by Sean Pinder, Associate Professor, Finance, The University of Melbourne
In their scramble to secure a foothold on an increasingly unaffordable housing ladder, some young investors might be looking for new ways to boost their returns on savings.
One such approach – albeit highly risky – is “leveraged investing”. In simple terms, this means borrowing money to invest.
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