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Currency Exchange: Secrets of the carry trade

Posted May 8, 2008

“But still, with all this publicity, carry trades remain a mystery to most mainstream investors. Even the carry trade basics - including what it is and the mechanics of placing this trade - elude most investors.” — Jack Crooks

by Jack Crooks

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Baltimore – (TFN): You’ve probably heard the talking heads on CNBC chattering about this currency play. You’ve probably read about this investment “unwinding” or “being back on” in the Wall Street Journal, or in Bloomberg.

And I’m certain you’ve read about this investment strategy in the Sovereign Society A-Letter - the infamous currency play, known as the “carry trade.”

But still, with all this publicity, carry trades remain a mystery to most mainstream investors. Even the carry trade basics - including what it is and the mechanics of placing this trade - elude most investors.

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So let me take just a moment to explain what a carry trade is - and why this one trade has been behind some of the most explosive trends in the currency markets for years. Also, I’ll explain why this one trade is about to come undone this year and create some explosive profit opportunities if you’re positioned correctly.

Currency Exchange: Three steps to profits

Though commentators can make this sound complicated, it’s not. Think of it as a simple three-step process and I think you will have the mechanics of a carry trade nailed. Read on to learn the three steps and how to make the carry trade work for you.

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