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Q: VI and VEF have been suggested as Canadain dollar alternatives to VXUS. Both VI and VEF are hedged to the Canadian dollar. Is it better to be hedged or unhedged to the Canadian dollar? I was considering VIU which I believe is the unheadged version of VI.

Thanks
Asked by J Stephen on August 12, 2024
5i Research Answer:
Yes, VIU is unhedged. We generally prefer unhedged ETFs. There is a small cost to hedging. We...
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