iShares brings euro hedged ETFs to Amsterdam

The funds are all hedged into the euro and track the MSCI Japan, MSCI World and S&P 500 indices. The ETFs are designed to enable traders to invest internationally and hedge currency exposure in a single trade. iShares published a guide to currency hedging at the funds' initial listing, highlighting the rise in currency volatility during 2008-2009, which increases the risks involved with investing globally. All three funds incorporate a monthly currency hedge using one month forward FX contracts, eliminating FX operational and administrative hurdles. As the hedge is not adjusted duri...