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Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF

DBEF tracks an index of developed-market equities excluding North America. It is hedged for currency exposure from a USD point of view.

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares Europe ETF

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Despite hopes for a post-pandemic resurgence and cooling inflation, the European economy is now bracing for stagflation as regional economies show signs of a slowdown.

Rate Cut Optimism Is Not Enough To Turn European Economy Around

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF invests in developed markets excluding the US and Canada and offsets the currency risk for USD-based investors. The DBEF ETF is well diversified across countries, sectors and holdings, with a tilt to Europe and financials. DBEF embeds two bullish bets, on an equity index and the USD.

DBEF: Only If You Are Bullish On The Dollar

International stocks finally outperformed the US stock market in 2022 and hedging continues to provide superior results in 2023. The Xtrackers ETF invests in global ex-US/Canada equity markets and seeks to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index. The Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF has provided better results compared to the unhedged iShares MSCI EAFE ETF over the past decade, thus a Buy rating for International equities.

DBEF: Another Hedging ETF Worth Holding

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF is a large-cap ETF invested in developed markets excluding the US and Canada. The fund intends to offset currency risks. The ETF is well-diversified across countries, sectors, and holdings.

DBEF: A Hedge With 2 Faces

iShares MSCI Norway ETF

iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF

Many economists anticipate that the ECB is nearing the conclusion of its rate-hike cycle due to a slowdown in economic growth.

Time to Tap Eurozone ETFs as Rate-Hike Cycle Nearing End?

First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF

These Europe ETFs offer dividend yields higher than the benchmark U.S. treasury yields.

Looking to Tap Europe ETFs? 4 Picks to Earn Juicy Yield

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

ARK Innovation ETF

ARK Web x.0 ETF

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Bitwise Crypto Innovators ETF

Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF

2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Global X Blockchain ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

Hashdex Bitcoin ETF

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Grayscale Future of Finance ETF

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JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

US Global Jets ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF

Hello! This week's ETF Wrap looks at top performers in the first half of 2023, as well as flows, as stocks rally and crypto-related funds jump so far this year.

Here are the top-performing ETFs in first half of 2023 as crypto-related funds soar

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF

After a rough 2022, some investors are eying international equities to make up for their losses. Not only are many of the world's most competitive companies trading at bargain-basement prices, but some strategists believe that global stocks are poised to rally.

Invest in International Equities With DBAW, DBEF & DBEM

WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Xt EAFE Div Yld Shs

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

This has been a terrible year for global markets. Still, some ETFs breezed past the S&P 500.

Top-Performing Broad Foreign ETFs of 2022

The U.S. dollar is at its highest level since 2000. According to the IMF, since the start of this year, the dollar has appreciated 22% against the yen, 13% against the euro, and 6% against emerging market currencies.

Consider Currency-Hedged ETFs While the Dollar Is at a Record High

Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

Performance is outstripping unhedged peers.

Currency-Hedged ETFs Shine on Strong Dollar

Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF

Investors considering enhancing their portfolios with targeted exposure to one of the world's largest economies should consider the Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (DBJP). DBJP seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Japan US Dollar Hedged Index.

Everything Advisors Need to Know About Adding Japan Exposure

Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Germany Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US High Dividend Yield Equity ETF

International currency moves will impact investors' foreign equity allocations, but investors can turn to currency-hedged exchange traded fund strategies to mitigate the foreign exchange risks and provide a purer play on the underlying overseas markets. In the upcoming webcast, A Strategy to Thrive in a Strong U.S.

Currency Hedged ETFs Could Help Better Manage Your International Market Exposure

As the U.S. dollar strengthens amid changing central bank monetary policy, global equity investors could find their international market exposures experiencing unintended foreign exchange currency risks. In the upcoming webcast, A Strategy to Thrive in a Strong U.S.

A Strategy to Thrive in a Strong U.S. Dollar Environment

While U.S. equity markets are down in 2022, advisors have not experienced significant benefits of diversification through international equity markets, particularly if they ignored the small suite of currency-hedged products available. Indeed, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) was down 12% year-to-date through June 8, with the Japan segment of the index down 15%.

Many Currency-Hedged ETFs Died Too Early

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Rising interest rates have pushed investors into the dollar this year.

Dollar ETFs Among The Rare Winners From Rising Rates

In the last few weeks, money has started to flow out of European ETFs. For investors who want to stay in, currency hedging is key.

European ETF flows signal concern about recession

In an environment of global inflation and rising interest rates, advisors and investors should be aware of how changes in currency exchange rates can affect their international investments. A recent webcast featuring DWS and 3EDGE and moderated by Tom Lydon, CEO of ETF Trends, discusses short-term and long-term outlooks regarding currency, the currency outlook worldwide [.

The Value and Importance of Currency Hedging in 2022

Currency markets are often overlooked and misunderstood. But as central banks eye new rate changes and inflation proves less transitory than expected, investors would do well to carefully consider how currency exchange rates can impact their international equity allocations.

DWS's Currency Forecast for 2022: Don't Be Caught Off-Guard by Currency Fluctuations

Inflation fears are constantly swirling in the capital markets, putting upward pressure on the U.S. dollar on the prospect of higher rates, which may help bolster the case for the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF). When the dollar rises, DBEF softens the blow for affected currencies in its underlying index, which is mainly [.

2 ETFs to Curb Inflationary Pressures on the Dollar

iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

SPDR MSCI EAFE Fossil Fuel Free ETF

ProShares Ultra MSCI EAFE 

ProShares UltraShort MSCI EAFE

ProShares Short MSCI EAFE

iShares MSCI EAFE ESG Optimized ETF

First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX fund

Gabelli Equity Trust

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

IQ FTSE International Equity Currency Neutral ETF

iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF

Invesco S&P International Developed Quality ETF

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

IQ 500 International ETF

Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF

Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF

iShares MSCI World ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

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.

Will Household Savings Provide An Upside Growth Surprise?

The Federal Reserve chose to keep rates in check yesterday. The U.S. dollar unexpectedly rose following the announcement, but it could be short-lived, warranting the case for a dollar hedging strategy through ETFs like the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF).

After Latest Fed Statement, Hedge Your Dollars with the DBEF ETF

Just when it seems like it was safe to get back into the markets and turn on the risk again, a second wave of Covid-19 cases brought more market uncertainty back.

Diversify & Plan for Uncertainty with Currency Hedging Strategies

With a vaccine looming and a new U.S. president ready for installation in the White House, it might seem that good times are ready to roll again. That might be the case for equities, but the U.S. dollar is struggling.

Scared of a Declining Dollar? An ETF to Hedge Against It

A volatile election week only amplifies the case for currency hedging. With the dollar fluxing up and down against its foreign counterparts, it's important for investors to get currency hedging exposure amid all the volatility that's certain to come in an election week.

Don't Forget to Hedge Your Currencies in this Volatile Week

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