Financial Leverage and the Collapse of Sowood Capital
Submitted by PhilR (bestcashcow.com)
The collapse of Sowood Capital is a good example of the perils of leverage.

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The collapse of Sowood Capital is a good example of the perils of leverage.
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Type
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Top APY/Rate
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Institution
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4.00%
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Dollar Savings Direct
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2.21%
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Vanguard
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2.50%
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EverBank / Umbrella Bank
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3.15%
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GMAC Bank
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3.75%
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GMAC Bank
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3.50%
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GMAC Bank
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3.70%
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MetLife Bank
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3.80%
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MetLife Bank
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4.10% |
Acacia Federal Savings Bank |
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4.50%
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Acacia Federal Savings Bank
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5.64%
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US Treasury
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3.37%
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Northrop Grumman CU
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3.87%
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Western FCU
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3.80%
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Melrose CU
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4.25%
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Alliant CU
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0.05%
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Various brokerages
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0.51%
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Various brokerages
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1.10%
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Various brokerages
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1.65%
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Various brokerages
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2.67%
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Various brokerages
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