(HFXI) IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE - Overview

ETF Category: Foreign Large Blend | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 1.700m USD | Total Return: 35.6% in 12m

International Equities, Currency Hedges, Developed Markets
Total Rating 78
Safety 62
Buy Signal 0.23
Foreign Large Blend
Category Rotation: +3.5
TER: 0.20%
AUM: 1.70B
Avg Turnover: 7.49M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility12.4%
VaR 5th Pctl2.23%
VaR vs Median0.32%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.86
Rel. Str. IBD66.8
Rel. Str. Peer Group89.8
Character TTM
Beta0.674
Beta Downside0.637
Hurst Exponent0.517
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD13.52%
CAGR/Max DD1.52
CAGR/Mean DD9.87

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Supp Ema20

Description: HFXI IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE

The IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE International ETF (HFXI) tracks an index of developed market equities outside of the United States. The fund employs a partial currency hedge, neutralizing approximately 50% of the foreign exchange fluctuations against the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. This strategy aims to reduce the volatility associated with currency swings while still allowing investors to benefit from potential dollar depreciation.

HFXI operates within the Foreign Large Blend category, typically providing exposure to established multinational corporations in Europe and the Pacific. By maintaining an 80% minimum investment in its underlying index, the fund ensures high correlation with broad international benchmarks. This business model serves investors seeking international diversification with a moderated risk profile regarding currency exchange rates. Evaluating historical performance trends on ValueRay can provide further clarity on how this hedging strategy performs across different market cycles.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • U.S. Dollar volatility against developed market currencies impacts net asset value
  • Performance of large-cap equities in European and Japanese markets drives returns
  • Monthly currency hedge adjustments influence tracking error relative to unhedged benchmarks
  • Global interest rate differentials affect cost and efficiency of currency hedging
  • Economic growth trends in EAFE nations dictate underlying equity valuation shifts
What is the price of HFXI shares?

As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 37.74 with a total of 1,655,615 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.73%, over one month by +7.71%, over three months by +3.47% and over the past year by +35.57%.

Is HFXI a buy, sell or hold?

IQ 50 Percent Hedged FTSE has no consensus analysts rating.