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Q: Should I hedge my EAFE ETFs considering that their holdings are from multiple countries? I am considering either XEF or ZDM? they seem pretty much the same except one hedges to CAD and one does not.
Asked by Mary on November 13, 2024
5i Research Answer:

We view currency as an additional form of diversification and generally prefer not to hedge. 

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