Willem
Keogh
Head of ETF & Index Fund Investment Analytics, UBS Asset Management
Willem Keogh, Head of ETF & Index Fund Investment Analytics, UBS Asset Management
Willem joined UBS Asset Management in July 2020 as Head of ETF & Index Fund Investment Analytics. The UBS ETF Research and Analytics team assists in developing innovative and custom indices for our high-quality ETF offering. The team advises distribution colleagues and clients on the distinguishing characteristics of our ETFs, explains the unique investment features, and positions the offering against alternative exposures. Prior to UBS, Willem gained extensive quantitative portfolio management experience in Investment Banking, followed by passive solutions experience in ESG, Climate, Thematic and Factor indices at STOXX. Willem holds a Master of Economics degree from the University of the Free State in South Africa.
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In view of persistent currency fluctuations and heightened global uncertainty, currency-hedged ETFs offer an effective way to manage exchange rate risk. By neutralizing currency movements, investors can focus on the underlying asset performance without the volatility introduced by FX markets. This approach helps stabilize returns and protect portfolio value, particularly in times of strong currency swings. Our hedged ETF solutions provide easy access to global markets while reducing unwanted currency exposure; in addition, the strategy enhances predictability and supports long-term investment objectives.
Currency hedging in ETFs: why it matters, how it works and a real-world example
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