IBM Buys Treasury Bonds from the UK as Part of Its

question 8

Multiple Choice

IBM buys treasury bonds from the UK as part of its investment portfolio. This is an example of:

• A) foreign direct investment.
• B) foreign portfolio investment.
• C) importing.
• D) exporting.

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