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09 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 2h ago
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The currency-hedged iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) outperformed the unhedged version (EFA) by 3 percentage points annually over the last decade. — This highlights the significant historical drag that a strong US dollar has had on unhedged international developed market returns.
+0.20HEFA achieves its returns with approximately 10% less volatility than EFA by neutralizing currency fluctuations. — Lower volatility generally increases the risk-adjusted appeal of an asset class for conservative investors.
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