Margin loan case study
Margin loan case study
A margin loan allows you to borrow money, in addition to your own, to invest in a wide variety of acceptable investments, including shares, exchange traded funds, listed investment companies, and managed funds.
By borrowing to invest (also called gearing) you can build an investment portfolio larger than you would by using only your own funds.
Gearing vs no gearing
| With a Margin Loan | Without a Margin Loan | |
| Your funds | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Loan | $40,000 | $0 |
| amount invested | $60,000 | $20,000 |
Positive impact: Price increases
If the price of your investments increases by 10%, the impact would be a 30% positive change on your portfolio.
| With a Margin Loan | Without a Margin Loan | |
| Market value of investments | $66,000 | $22,000 |
| Your remaining capital after loan repayment | $26,000 | $22,000 |
| Gain/Profit | $6,000 | $2,000 |
| Gain as a percentage of funds you invested | 30% | 10% |
Negative impact: Price decreases
If the price of your investments decreases by 10%, the impact would be a 30% negative change on your portfolio.
| With a Margin Loan | Without a Margin Loan | |
| Market value of investments | $54,000 | $18,000 |
| Your remaining capital after loan repayment | $14,000 | $18,000 |
| Loss | -$6,000 | -$2,000 |
| Loss as a percentage of funds you invested | -30% | -10% |
Gearing magnifies your gains and losses. If you are interested in putting in place an investment strategy to help build your wealth, we can help. Our service is designed to help investors navigate through dynamic market conditions and realise their financial goals.
Things you should know
Gearing involves risk. It can magnify your returns; however, it may also magnify your losses. Issued by Leveraged Equities Limited (ABN 26 051 629 282 AFSL 360118) as Lender and as a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879). Information is general advice only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. The views of the author may not represent the views of the broader Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group of companies (“the Group”). This information must not be relied upon as a substitute for financial planning, legal, tax or other professional advice. You should consider whether or not the product is appropriate for you, read the relevant PDS and product guide available at www.leveraged.com.au, and consider seeking professional investment advice. Not suitable for a self-managed superannuation fund.
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