The Magic of Owning Assets Through Stock Leverage

Learn more about how to leverage your stock portfolio in this easy-to-understand blog post. Discover how real assets like real estate and gold can protect your wealth, grow alongside your investments, and bring more stability to your financial future.

10/22/20252 min read

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aerial photography of rural

Many investors believe the only way to buy real estate or gold is to save cash or sell stocks. But what if you could use your stock portfolio to acquire hard assets—without selling a single share? That’s the power of stock leverage, and it’s how smart investors multiply their wealth.

Unlocking Capital Without Selling Stocks

By using a tool like a Portfolio Line of Credit (PLOC) or a Securities-Backed Loan (SBL), investors can borrow against the value of their portfolio. This gives them access to liquidity while their investments continue to grow. It's a way to own more assets without giving up existing ones.

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man writing on paper

Turning Stocks into Property

One strategy: use a PLOC to fund a down payment on a rental property. With rental income covering the loan interest, you now hold both real estate and a growing stock portfolio. This is how investors build two streams of wealth at once.

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white and red wooden house miniature on brown table

Earning with Covered Calls

Covered calls are another method. By selling call options on long-term stock holdings, investors generate consistent premium incomemoney that can be used to buy physical gold, silver, or other durable assets. It’s a slow, steady path to building asset-backed security.

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a close up of a gold nugget

Avoiding Risk with Smart Borrowing

Leverage is powerful—but it can be dangerous if misused. Successful investors avoid over-leverage, keep LTV ratios below 50%, and always have cash reserves for market downturns. They borrow with intention, not speculation.

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person getting 1 U.S. dollar banknote in wallet

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