The spot rate: USD 1.21/EUR 2-year USD YTM=0.11% 2-year EUR YTM= -0.72%. Suppose that you invest in the strategy known as the "carry trade". What will be your profit/loss if the spot rate in 2 years is USD 1.00/EUR. PROFIT = $1,100 or THERE IS NO ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY IS AN INCORRECT ANSWER

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The spot rate: USD 1.21/EUR

2-year USD YTM=0.11%

2-year EUR YTM= -0.72%.

Suppose that you invest in the strategy known as the "carry trade". What will be your profit/loss if the spot rate in 2 years is USD 1.00/EUR.

PROFIT = $1,100 or THERE IS NO ARBITRAGE OPPORTUNITY IS AN INCORRECT ANSWER

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