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Currency Carry Trade Calculator

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Calculate the potential profit from a currency carry trade, borrowing in a low-interest-rate currency to invest in a higher-yielding one.

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Estimated Profit

$1.22

Your estimated dollar profit on this trade

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Spot Rate Differential

-2.353

How much the exchange rate moved over the trade

Investment Return

0.1220

Your total return on this carry trade

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main risk in a carry trade?

Exchange rate movement is the biggest risk. A move against you in the underlying currency pair can wipe out or exceed the interest rate spread you were trying to capture.

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