Looking for a Quick 10% Investment Gain? Try Venezuela: Chart

(Bloomberg) -- The shortest-maturity notes from state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA are offering investors an opportunity for a giant payday, or a trip to the cleaners. They’re trading at about 90 cents on the dollar with just over a week before they come due. If Venezuela comes through with the money, it’s a quick 10 percent gain for investors; but if they default, analysts estimate the recovery at something near 30 cents on the dollar.