Enter the return on investment, leverage ratio, and cost of borrowing into the calculator to determine the leveraged returns.

Leveraged Returns Calculator

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Leveraged Returns Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the leveraged returns for a given return on investment, leverage ratio, and cost of borrowing.

LR = (ROI * LR) - ((LR - 1) * CB)

Variables:

  • LR is the leveraged returns
  • ROI is the return on investment
  • LR is the leverage ratio
  • CB is the cost of borrowing

To calculate the leveraged returns, multiply the return on investment by the leverage ratio. Then, subtract the product of the leverage ratio minus one and the cost of borrowing.

What are Leveraged Returns?

Leveraged returns refer to the amplified returns on an investment achieved by using borrowed capital. By leveraging, investors can increase their potential returns, but this also comes with increased risk. The leverage ratio indicates how much borrowed capital is used relative to the investor’s own capital. The cost of borrowing is the interest or other costs associated with borrowing the capital. Leveraged returns are calculated by taking into account the return on investment, the leverage ratio, and the cost of borrowing.

How to Calculate Leveraged Returns?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Leveraged Returns.


  1. First, determine the return on investment (ROI).
  2. Next, determine the leverage ratio (LR).
  3. Next, determine the cost of borrowing (CB).
  4. Finally, calculate the Leveraged Returns using the formula LR = (ROI * LR) – ((LR – 1) * CB).
  5. After inserting the values and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Return on Investment (ROI) = 10%

Leverage Ratio (LR) = 2

Cost of Borrowing (CB) = 3%