I have no view on the direction of currency movements, but I do prefer unhedged equity ETFs,
because currency diversification can lower the volatility of a portfolio, and the cost of hedging is a long - term drag on returns.
Not exact matches
Its relatively high global position reflects the special place the Australian dollar holds in portfolios of international funds managers
because of its relation to commodity prices, offering a degree of
diversification from other
currencies.
I personally prefer using unhedged positions
because (a) It is cheaper (b) In the long run,
currency effects will average out (c) The value of hedging is questionable when a basket of
currencies are involved and (d) While
currencies on their own have zero expected return over cash, adding them to a portfolio reduces volatility and offers
diversification benefits.
It is typically not a good idea to hedge all of your
currency exposure
because because currency does offer a
diversification benefit.
It can be used as a buffer against calamity
because of its high liquidity,
currency attributes and its
diversification benefits.