Currency Hedging Comes At a Cost With ETFs

Currency Hedging Comes At a Cost With ETFs

Any currency volatility can send investors hunting for hedged ETFs. But the extra costs limit the appeal of currency hedging as a strategy.
If you want to buy U.S. stocks and hedge against the U.S. dollar’s movements against the Canadian dollar, you could buy a hedged… Read More

A 12-point checklist for finding quality ETFs

The best ETFs offer low fees and diverse exposure to several companies operating in an economy or a specific industry or region. They don’t, however, eliminate market volatility, although their diversity usually cuts your risk of permanent loss. ETFs can also cut down research time… Read More

This ETF’s high yield comes with higher risk

This ETF’s 6.8% dividend yield looks very appealing, but it conceals several risks for investors.

The fund’s currency hedging only favours investors under certain conditions, and the ETF’s need to buy covered call options can run up brokerage commissions and diminish overall returns.

Turn the key… Read More