Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Leverage: Fast Fortune or Failure
21 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2025 at 7:55 pm.
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Don and Tom dive into the seductive but dangerous world of leverage, starting with real estate and quickly moving into the even riskier territory of leveraged ETFs. They explain how leverage magnifies both gains and devastating losses, using real-world examples like the Direction 3X Treasury Bull and Bear funds, which either crushed or annihilated investor money. They caution listeners that these “extra touchy” funds are pure speculation, not investing, and explain why most people should stay...