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Currency risk

Currency risk arises from exchange rate moves between pairs of currencies. If you have investments or assets in a foreign country with a different currency, you face currency risk, unless the foreign currency is pegged to your domestic currency or your exposure is hedged. A simple example shows how currency risk affects your returns. Suppose [...]

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