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Mark to market: Should investors avoid US equities due to a weaker AUD?
Personal Finance
Mark to market: Should investors avoid US equities due to a weaker AUD?
Mark LaMonica answers a reader question on whether Aussie investors should be holding back on international investments due to a weaker Australian...
Morningstar | 09 August 2024
Thematic ETFs: Are they a good investment option?
ETFs
Thematic ETFs: Are they a good investment option?
Thematic ETFs continued to flood onto the market in 2022, giving investors exposure to niche trends like AI, cloud computing and food...
Joshua Peach | 06 March 2023
Hedging against currency risk
ETFs
Hedging against currency risk
Here's what to consider when investing in offshore assets.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 07 February 2023
To hedge, or not to hedge? Editor's note
ETFs
To hedge, or not to hedge? Editor's note
Currency movements add a whole new spin to global investing
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 28 October 2022
A little Bitcoin can change your balanced portfolio a lot
Personal Finance
A little Bitcoin can change your balanced portfolio a lot
After bitcoin’s recent slide, it may be tempting to buy the dip. Here’s what to consider when thinking about adding it to a balanced...
Morningstar Fund Analysts | 07 July 2021
China takes lead in digital currencies
Markets
China takes lead in digital currencies
While most central banks are still only studying digital currencies, China's already on the ground with a new digital renminbi.
Yan Barcelo | 10 November 2020
US dollar crash? Here we go again!
Markets
US dollar crash? Here we go again!
These fears are not new—and right now, there is no alternative, writes Yan Barcelo.
Yan Barcelo | 23 September 2020
Time to protect against currency risk or not?
Markets
Time to protect against currency risk or not?
The success of a hedging strategy depends on getting the direction of a currency right.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 21 September 2020
Why hedging may make sense
Funds
Why hedging may make sense
Hedging may help further protect against a fluctuating dollar if you're buying currency to help ride out market volatility. 
Nicki Bourlioufas | 01 April 2020
Dollar’s slide good for investors looking offshore
Markets
Dollar’s slide good for investors looking offshore
A fall in the Australian dollar magnifies returns when international assets are converted into local currency. Conversely, a rise in the Aussie would...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 18 February 2020