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What Is Negative Carry?

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Feb 25, 2025 at 11:35PM

Key Points

  • Negative carry means spending more on an investment initially than it earns.
  • Real estate often uses negative carry, expecting future rent and value increases.
  • Bonds and forex also employ negative carry, betting on future market gains.
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