An investor sells Japanese yen which is yielding a low interest rate and uses the proceeds to buy Swiss francs that yield a higher interest rate. Which term best describes the investor's actions?

An investor sells Japanese yen which is yielding a low interest rate and uses the proceeds to buy Swiss francs that yield a higher interest rate. Which term best describes the investor's actions? 



A) forward discount spread
B) interbank transaction
C) strike price option
D) carry trade





Answer: D


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