Summary of Choosing an International Fund: Style and Currency-Hedging Policy

When it comes to international funds, the manager’s investment style and currency-hedging policy are two additional issues beyond which part of the world the fund invests in. This can add a layer of complexity to your research—one that is worthwhile to do, given that there are multiple funds that invest in any one area of the globe. Luckily, there are investment research firms that do much of that work for you.