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Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Hedge funds use leverage to amplify returns by borrowing money to increase their investment size and potential profit. Leverage comes with the risk of magnifying losses, exposing hedge funds to credit ...