Ms. Callan, a citizen of the United States who resides in the country, wants to invest in a UK government bond that matures in 10 years.  The government bond in which she will invest pays interest once a year in British pounds, and the principal repayment is also in British pounds.  The government bond she is considering pays 4% and she belies that interest rate over the next 20 years in the United Kingdom will not fall below 4%.  In the opinion of Ms. Callan, she will be able earn at a minimum a 4% return on her investment.  What is your opinion regarding the risks of realizing at least a 4% return?

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Ms. Callan, a citizen of the United States who resides in the country, wants to invest in a UK government bond that matures in 10 years.  The government bond in which she will invest pays interest once a year in British pounds, and the principal repayment is also in British pounds.  The government bond she is considering pays 4% and she belies that interest rate over the next 20 years in the United Kingdom will not fall below 4%.  In the opinion of Ms. Callan, she will be able earn at a minimum a 4% return on her investment.  What is your opinion regarding the risks of realizing at least a 4% return?

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