A new iShare , the second largest ETF provider launched its first currency - hedge bond ETF last week . The Currency Hedged Global ex US High hedge Bond ETF is one of a very small group of strategies that aims to reduce currency risk on international emerging markets . Against a back drop of a strengthening dollar , currency hedged ETFs have proven effective in emerging markets .
A new iShare, the worlds largest ETF provider launched its first currency-hedge bond ETF last week. The Currency Hedged Global ex US High Yield Bond ETF is one of a very small group of strategies that aims to mitigate currency risk on international bond portfolios. Against a back drop of a strengthening dollar, currency hedged ETFs have proven effective in equities markets.