The expected return on an asset you currently own is 12% and the required return is 9%. You should probably wait and see what happens to actual returns before making a decision short the asset now. buy more of the asset now ignore the expected return sell the asset now. Which of the following would increase the financial leverage of a firm? New equity is sold and existing bonds are paid off New debt is issued and common stock is repurchased Total debt increases and increases at the same rate Total debt increases and the debt-to-equity ratio remains constant Total equity increases and total assets remain the same