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what should i consider when factoring fluctuating exchange rates into risk/return of overseas stock trading?
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which of these two factors is likely to be more significant?  there is long term trend that puts one favourable with other. .... i realise that i could just as easily have lost 5% on the lse and made 5% back on the currency, leaving me with my original investment minus various fees; or to have lost 5% on both. yes that is true. either of the 3 scenarios are possible. those issues aside, am i looking at this in remotely the right way?  yes. you are looking at it the right way. generally one invests in foreign markets for;
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