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Q: I have a diversified US dollar portfolio, hold US stocks, and with the increasing in the US$, I have a 40% FX gain. I want to continue to hold the US stocks but also lock in the FX gain. To lock it in, I take it that a hedge would be required. Please suggest ways I could do this, including the "instruments". I am asking you this because I assume it is a good idea, aka action to take.
With the COVID-19 related decline in the stock market, I now clearly understanding the reasons and impact of diversifying in other currencies other than just Canadian $s...thanks for hammer it home to me.......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 24, 2020
Q: Financial Post: Posthaste: Canadian dollar poised to become the ‘hottest money’ in the industrialized world.
https://business.financialpost.com/executive/posthaste-canadian-dollar-poised-to-be-the-hottest-money-in-the-industrialized-world

What are your thoughts and is there an ETF in Canada where I can hedge so I can benefits if Canadian dollar rises

Thanks for your great service
Hector
Read Answer Asked by Hector on November 04, 2019
Q: We have a lot of US stocks that I have done well on as well we have a bunch of ETF 's that hold US equities that hedge the dollar. I feel that the US dollar is starting to lose steam and we don't want to give up our individual US companies but don't want to lose on our dollar exposure. What is the most cost effective way to protect against dollar exposure for the long term?
Read Answer Asked by lynn on July 09, 2019
Q: Hello,
I have approx 25% of my portfolio in my US$ account and those funds will remain in US$ for the long term. When the CAD$ strengthens vs the US$, my overall portfolio balance drops as a result of this.
Are you aware of an ETF or other product that would protect my overall portfolio balance and act as a hedge from a strong resurgence in the CAD$ to more or less prevent losses simply as a result of the CAD$ going up in value? Also, if there is such a product, how much would I need to buy to cover 25% US$ balance?
Conversely, is there a pairs trade that you could suggest that would keep my accounts balanced at the current levels regardless of which way the Cad$/US$ goes? Again, is there a percent amount of my overall portfolio balance that I would need for each of these to more or less keep me revenue neutral and not have to worry about currency fluctuations?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on June 21, 2016