Understanding leverage: potential, risks and reality | Unlocked

📈 A market prediction. The appeal of bigger returns. And risks that are easy to overlook. With leveraged products, getting the market direction right is only part of the story. 🎙️ In this episode of UNLOCKED, Dominique Boehler from Société Générale draws on more than 20 years in finance to unpack structured and leveraged products. He explains why timing matters, how FOMO can influence even experienced investors, and why understanding the product is just as important as understanding the market. A conversation about flexibility, potential gains and possible losses, with a closer look at Swiss DOTS. ➡️ Find Dominique on Linkedin: https://swq.ch/4BX6tSB ➡️ Learn more about Society Generale: https://swq.ch/3XmmRfm ➡️ Explore Swiss DOTS, Swissquote’s platform for leveraged products: https://swq.ch/4frnI4F . . For informational purposes only. Not investment advice or a financial promotion. May not be applicable in all jurisdictions. _____ 00:00 Episode preview 00:33 Introduction and meet Dominique Boehler 01:12 From Wall Street to structured products 03:41 Structured products explained 06:09 Technology and new investment possibilities 07:32 Market hype and the fear of missing out 08:58 How leverage works 10:10 Why investors use leveraged products 11:25 Buying a warrant versus buying a stock 13:35 Warrants, time value and expiry 18:26 Falling markets and investor behaviour 20:15 Learning before investing: theory and practice 22:01 Inside the Swiss DOTS platform 24:35 Société Générale, Swissquote and issuer competition 26:08 Investor education and psychological pitfalls 27:24 The future of products and trading platforms 28:46 Social media, new technology and trust 30:15 Crypto and the discovery of investing 31:50 Leveraged products are not for everyone 33:04 Resources and where to ask questions 33:51 Closing thoughts _____ 👉 Discover our brand and philosophy: @ _____ 👉 Deepen your trading and investing knowledge with Swissquote Inspire: explore our articles, analyses, webinars and exclusive content :@rivate/inspire/blog _____ 👉 Discover Swissquote’s culture and join a company that values innovation, diversity and team spirit: https://www.swissquote.com/en/careers