Asian stocks bleed after Trump's tariffs: Nikkei down 2%, Kospi crashes 3%

Asian stock markets are trading lower on Monday, following negative cues from Wall Street on Friday. Investor sentiment has been impacted by concerns over higher inflation after the US imposed new tariffs over the weekend.

Invezz • Feb 3, 2025

VettaFi Voices On: International Investing's Revival

There's been more talk lately about aiming for diversification through international investing, which wasn't a major topic of discussion for a while.

ETF Trends • Aug 12, 2023

ETF 360: IndexIQ's Dan Petersen on Currency Hedging

On the latest episode of “ETF 360,” VettaFi head of research Todd Rosenbluth was joined by IndexIQ's Dan Petersen. The two discussed IndexIQ's fund, the IQ FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF (HFXI), and the impact of currency hedging.

ETF Trends • Jul 25, 2023

Currency Neutrality Better Than No Hedging

With the dollar ranking as one of the best-performing currencies in the world this year, investors are getting a refresher regarding the benefits of currency hedged exchange traded funds. Still, some experts assert that most long-term investors will be well served by unhedged ETFs over the long term.

ETF Trends • Nov 2, 2022

Hop Aboard HFXI to Solve Currency Conundrums

Some experts believe that over long holding periods, investors embracing international equities and the related exchange traded funds don't need to worry about foreign currency fluctuations.

ETF Trends • Aug 8, 2022

Geopolitical Risks That Could Potentially Impact Portfolios In 2022

The recent U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will impact geopolitical considerations in U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy, particularly with our global neighbors from China, Russia, Iran, and the European Union. In the upcoming webcast, Geopolitical Risks That Could Potentially Impact Portfolios In 2022, John Sitilides, Principal, Trilogy Advisors; and Lauren Goodwin, Portfolio Strategist, New [.

ETF Trends • Nov 3, 2021

As Volatility Returns, Hedge International Equities with ‘HFXI'

Volatility is making an unwelcome comeback as global economies continue to re-open, highlighting the importance of hedged assets like the IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI). “Volatility is back for global stock markets, triggered by uncertainty over central banks' plans for monetary policy and rising Covid-19 cases around the world,” a CNBC report [.

ETF Trends • Jun 22, 2021

Need a Hedging Component in Your International Assets?

One of the challenges with investing overseas is the susceptibility of the local currency of international markets, warranting a dollar-hedging component with exchange traded funds (ETFs) like the IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI). The prevailing sentiment in the capital markets is that an improving economy will eventually cause the U.S. Federal Reserve [.

ETF Trends • Jun 10, 2021

Will Household Savings Provide An Upside Growth Surprise?

Developed-market (DM) household savings recorded a significant gain last year, with an increase equivalent to 10% of combined gross domestic product (GDP). This build-up is likely to bolster consumption as restrictions on economic and social activity are removed and pent-up demand unlocked.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2021

International ETFs: Putting the Geopolitical Framework in Perspective

Exchange traded fund investors should consider the importance of a geopolitical framework for investing to help one better understand what these geopolitical shifts mean for investment portfolios. In the recent webcast, Geopolitical Risk: Elections, Lockdowns, and Continual Disruptions, John Sitilides, Geopolitical Strategist, Trilogy Advisors, noted that while the U.S. election has consumed our attention, it [.

ETF Trends • Dec 3, 2020