In 2018, many investors borrowed money in countries such as Germany, where interest rates were low, and

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In 2018, many investors borrowed money in countries such as Germany, where interest rates were low, and invested the money in countries such as the United States, where rates were higher. This is called a “carry trade.” The risk of such a trade is that the dollar may depreciate sharply. Could you eliminate this risk by entering into a forward exchange contract and still make money?

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-1260566093

10th edition

Authors: Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Alan Marcus

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