Obviously, with the unhedged version you are taking on additional currency risk, so if you wish to avoid currency risk then choose
a currency hedged version.
(
The currency hedged version charges an MER of 2.2 %, which is relatively high.)
XIN is
the currency hedged version of the MSCI EAFE index.
Not exact matches
And if you want to more actively shape your view on the
currency, you can pair these
hedged funds with our unhedged
versions: iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) and iShares MSCI EMU ETF (EZU).
It compares the returns of the unhedged iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ B - 99), the
currency - hedged version of the same fund, the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan (HEWJ D - 38) and the actual currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY
currency -
hedged version of the same fund, the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan (HEWJ D - 38) and the actual currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY B
hedged version of the same fund, the iShares
Currency Hedged MSCI Japan (HEWJ D - 38) and the actual currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY
Currency Hedged MSCI Japan (HEWJ D - 38) and the actual currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY B
Hedged MSCI Japan (HEWJ D - 38) and the actual
currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY
currency cross in an ETF wrapper, the CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY B - 99).
The results for this
currency -
hedged version of GEM will be the same for all foreign investors, regardless of their country.
When GEM is in bonds, investors would use either their local country's aggregate bond index or a
currency -
hedged version of the US Aggregate Bond Index.
Currency -
hedged versions of the HFRU family are also available.
As you can see, the S&P 500
currency hedged trades under the code IGUS while the unhedged
version trades under the code IUSA.
Those who believe in reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar can use
currency -
hedged versions of these two Vanguard funds (the tickers are VUS and VSP).
Some offer both
currency hedged and
currency unhedged
versions.
As in 2016, our two Vanguard picks provide low - cost exposure to this key asset class in both
currency -
hedged (VSP) and unhedged (VFV)
versions: Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD -
hedged) trading under the ticker VSP; and Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF, trading as VFV.
The Canadian - listed
version of this fund, the Vanguard US Total Market Index (VUS), simply holds VTI and adds
currency hedging, so it is affected by the index change as well.
An exception is the Claymore Advantaged Short Duration High Income ETF (CSD) is also available in a USD - denominated
version (CSD.U) if you prefer to hold high - yield bonds without
currency hedging.
Canadian dollar -
hedged versions of these three ETFs are also available, giving investors the ability to express their
currency views regardless of whether the primary objective is buying the broad market, seeking reduced volatility or outperformance.
As demonstrated in Exhibit 3, the
hedged index closely tracked the underlying index, while the unhedged
version was subject to
currency exposure volatility.
Comes in a
currency -
hedged version too (VEH).
Dividend junkies will be pleased to see the Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation, which will have
versions with and without
currency hedging.
When GEM is in bonds, investors would use either their local country's aggregate bond index or a
currency -
hedged version of the US Aggregate Bond Index.
The results for this
currency -
hedged version of GEM will be the same for all foreign investors, regardless of their country.
Thomas, I do believe if you buy IVV (S&P 500 denominated in USD traded on AMEX) you are right there are
currency effects, and if you bought the XIN
version on the TSX you have the product
hedged — however for international exposure if you bought EFA on the AMEX you would not necessarily have those same CAD / USD
currency effects.
They usually have two
versions of every international fund they offer, one with a
currency hedge, the other without.
The classic US dollar ETF is PowerShares QQQ, but
versions trading in Toronto from domestic ETF manufacturers provide comparable exposure in both
currency -
hedged and unhedged
versions.