Glossar
L
Leverage
Credit-financed investing" in the form of borrowing or using derivatives. An investment technique that can provide an investor with a greater potential return (through the leverage effect) compared to a purely equity-financed investment, but correspondingly also involves more risks.
Long (Volatility)
Refers to an investment strategy that benefits when the volatility of an underlying asset increases. Long volatility strategies typically perform well during periods of heightened market uncertainty and fluctuations.