Which of the following results in a surplus of the U.S.financial account,everything else equal?

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A British resident buying a U.S. government bond would result in a surplus in the U.S. financial account as there is an inflow of foreign investment into the U.S. which increases the U.S. assets held by foreign entities. Exporting toys (A) and a British tourist visiting the United States (B) would result in an increase in the U.S. current account but not the financial account. A U.S. resident buying shares of stock at the London Stock Exchange (C) would result in an outflow of investment from the U.S. and therefore lead to a deficit in the financial account.

Which of the Following Results in a Surplus of the U.S.financial