This article appears courtesy of Global Investor. Here’s an opportunity for European pension funds : they, and other foreign investors, can now delegate responsibility for hedging currency exposure to ...
The US dollar has been making headlines in 2025, caught up in the Trump Administration’s efforts to restructure the global economy through tariffs and other trade barriers, emphasising the importance ...
The primary objective of currency hedging is mitigating FX risk, and it’s important to note that hedged returns are not the same as local-currency returns. Currency hedging alters the risk-return ...
As the National Pension's strategic currency hedging begins, some voices are expressing concern over declining revenue. During periods of sharp increases in the won-dollar exchange rate, it has been ...
Amid recent volatility, many firms are now choosing to outsource their currency hedging to reduce the operational burden, however there are many different strategies that managers can choose to manage ...
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have significantly impacted the world of currency exchange. When tariffs are imposed on goods traded between countries, it can cause currencies to rise or fall ...
There are two key features of currency exposure. The first is that, depending on the volatility of the asset class, currency risk can meaningfully impact overall portfolio returns. The second is that ...
Using tools like forwards and options, currency-neutral funds hedge foreign-exchange risks. Investing in currency-neutral funds can protect against losses from unfavorable exchange-rate shifts.
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump’s on-off tariffs have pushed currency volatility to multiyear highs and boosted demand for foreign ...