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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

HEFA

Market cap $7.43B

46.32 USD

-0.23

0.49%

At close Updated Sep 14, 10:25 AM EDT

1 day

-0.49%

5 days

-1.55%

1 month

-3.12%

3 months

0.04%

6 months

8.3%

Year to date

10.63%

1 year

17.47%

5 years

31.26%

10 years

91.25%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

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The Motley Fool

The Hidden Cost of International ETFs: How Much Currency Risk Actually Ate Into Returns Over the Last Decade

A currency-hedged EAFE ETF (HEFA) outperformed a non-hedged version (EFA) by 3% annually over the past decade. A stronger dollar hurts the value of unhedged international stock funds relative to hedged versions.

The Hidden Cost of International ETFs: How Much Currency Risk Actually Ate Into Returns Over the Last Decade

Seeking Yield In Equity Funds With Lower Valuations And Risk

I track about a thousand funds using Mutual Fund Observer and have developed a ranking system to group equity funds into four categories based on risk, valuation, and/or yield. Tier One contains the Lipper Categories and funds that have a combination of lower risk, lower valuations, and higher yields. Tier Two contains those with low to moderate valuations and have lower risk.

Seeking Yield In Equity Funds With Lower Valuations And Risk

Zacks Investment Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog UUP, IWM, HEFA, MGK, DBC and EEM

UUP, IWM, HEFA, MGK, DBC and EEM are included in this Analyst Blog.

The Zacks Analyst Blog UUP, IWM, HEFA, MGK, DBC and EEM

Zacks Investment Research

U.S. Dollar Hits a 1-Year High: ETFs to Gain & Lose

The U.S. dollar surges to a one-year high. We highlight ETFs that should benefit from a strong dollar and those that will lose.

U.S. Dollar Hits a 1-Year High: ETFs to Gain & Lose

HEFA: Hedging International Currency Risk Away

Investing in international stocks exposes investors to currency risk, which can significantly affect returns. The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF offers exposure to international equity markets, while mitigating currency risk. HEFA uses currency forward contracts to hedge against currency risk, providing investors with a unique selling point.

HEFA: Currency Neutral + Allocation To Regional Opportunities Outside Of The US

Allocating to international equities may offer notable returns and diversification benefits in a challenging economic environment. The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) is a compelling instrument for exposure to global equities with a currency hedge. Factors supporting the case for global investments include sustained US outperformance, premium earnings growth in foreign markets, a high USD, and attractive valuations.

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