| Currency hedging strategies have been in vogue since the start of this year given the ultra-lose monetary policy across the globe in stark contrast to the U.S. Fed policy of tightening its stimulus program. The popularity saw a rise last month when the Fed hinted at a modest hike in interest rates in December.
The diverging policies have been pushing the U.S. dollar higher and other currencies lower While monetary easing is making international investment a compelling opportunity in the U.S., a strong dollar could wipe out gains when repatriated in U.S. dollar terms, pushing international investment into red even when international stocks performed well. ..............................................Full Article: Source
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