Which of the following is an example of Canadian foreign portfolio investment?
A) Brittany, a Canadian citizen, buys bonds issued by Tesla, a U.S. company.
B) Ryan, a Canadian citizen, opens a Tim Hortons in Scotland.
C) Marcia, a Canadian citizen, buys software produced by Microsoft Corporation, a U.S. company.
D) Raymond, a Trinidadian citizen, buys shares of stock in Suncor Energy, a Canadian company.

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Foreign portfolio investment refers to investments made by individuals or firms in securities issued by foreign companies. Option A is an example of a Canadian citizen buying bonds issued by a U.S. company, making it a foreign portfolio investment. The other options are not examples of foreign portfolio investments. Option B is an example of foreign direct investment, as Ryan is opening a business in Scotland. Option C is an example of a Canadian citizen buying goods or a service from a foreign company, which is not considered an investment. Option D is an example of a foreign citizen investing in a Canadian company, which is not what the question is asking for.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Canadian Foreign