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@Tiger_comments @TigerBrokers @TigerStars$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$  🚀 How to Achieve 20% Returns Using Leverage in Long-Term Index Fund Investing

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💼 Step 1: Understand Your Baseline

Let’s assume:

You have $10,000 capital

You invest it in a broad-market index fund (like S&P 500 or Nasdaq ETF)

Expected annual return: 12%

Your goal: 20% annual return to double your money every ~3.8 years

📉 Without leverage, your portfolio compounds as:

Year 1: $11,200

Year 4: $15,735

Year 10: ~$31,060

✅ Good—but not fast enough if your goal is 20% CAGR.

📊 Step 2: Use Leverage to Boost Returns

Let’s see what happens if you borrow and invest more than your capital.

🧠 To reach 20% return, you need to borrow a bit more than $10,000 — a 1:1 leverage ratio.

📈 Step 3: Visualize Growth Over 10 Years

Here’s how your capital compounds at different leverage levels (with net returns accounted):

🖼️ [Insert chart image: Portfolio Value Over 10 Years with Different Leverage Scenarios]

With no leverage: ~$31K

With $10K borrowed: ~$59K

With $15K borrowed: ~$73K

With $20K borrowed: ~$86K

⚠️ But beware: Drawdowns get magnified too.

🔒 Step 4: Risk Management Is Non-Negotiable

Even if the index fund is relatively safe, leverage adds risk:

✅ Real-World Implementation Tips

Many brokers offer margin investing:

In Singapore: Tiger Brokers, Interactive Brokers, Saxo

Typical rates: 4% to 6% annually

Interest is usually charged monthly, even if you compound annually

💡 Margin allows you to borrow against your holdings, but keep a buffer to avoid margin calls.

⚠️ Compliance Disclosure )

Disclosure: This is not financial advice. All investments carry risks, especially when using leverage. Backtest your strategy, consult a licensed financial advisor, and consider your personal risk tolerance.

🙌 Final Thoughts

If used wisely, leverage can elevate your CAGR from 12% to 20% or more, accelerating your journey to financial goals. But it’s a tool that demands discipline, math, and constant risk control.

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