Leveraged

Leveraged means financed with a relatively large proportion of debt.

1.

Leveraged cash flow is the cash flow taking account of debt.

2.

A leveraged company or business is one that is financed by a relatively large amount of debt.

Leveraged is also sometimes known as 'geared' or 'levered'.

See also

• Gearing
• Guide to risk management
• Hedge fund
• Leveraged finance
• Leveraged takeover

Other links

Masterclass: Measuring financial risk, Will Spinney, The Treasurer