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FUTURES LEVERAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
CONT

Futures leverage works both ways; the magnitude of potential losses is not known at the outset. Option buyers have limited risk while retaining unlimited profit potential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

L'effet de levier des contrats à terme est un couteau à deux tranchants; l'ampleur des pertes potentielles n'est pas connue quand une position est initiée. Les acheteurs d'options font face à un risque limité toute en gardant un potentiel de gain illimité.

Spanish

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