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Why dollar carry trade faces hidden dangers

By Aline van Duyn, US markets editor

Published: November 6 2009 19:49 | Last updated: November 6 2009 19:49

Most investors agree that it is out there. What is less clear is how big it is, or how worried investors should be about it.

The “it” in question is the dollar carry trade. This is an investment strategy that has recently been extremely profitable and as a result has become increasingly popular.

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