Why currency hedging doesn’t work in Canada
Even when the Canadian dollar appreciates strongly, the high tracking error of currency-hedged funds often reduces any potential benefit.
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Currency exposure in international equity ETFs
If you hold international stocks in an ETF, you're impacted by movements of the world's currencies.
Inside the new Vanguard ETFs
I spoke with Vanguard Canada managing director Atul Tiwari about the new funds.
Make every dollar count abroad
Don't ignore exchange rates and foreign transaction fees when travelling abroad.
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Norbert’s Gambit at CIBC: A case study
Norbert’s Gambit is an excellent way to reduce the cost of converting Canadian and US dollars, but not every...
What mortgage rules?
A new study suggests Ottawa's tighter mortgage lending rules haven't deterred many.
Currency hedging isn’t necessary for most investors
MoneySense Senior Editor Romana King tells City News why there's no need to worry about the impact of the...
Rich, but not feeling it
A physician makes a half-million dollars a year and still doesn't feel rich. This and other stories in the...
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It’s no time to hedge your bets
When our dollar was rising, some hedged currency exposure. But what if the greenback is strengthening?