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Why currency matters, and where the AUD is headed

As investors continue to seek offshore investment opportunities, currency becomes increasingly important. But how does one manage the risk – and potential upside – with so many variables in play?

As investors continue to seek offshore investment opportunities, currency becomes increasingly important. But how does one manage the risk – and potential upside – with so many variables in play?

NAB Markets’ Ray Attrill joins the podcast to discuss:

  • Why currency forecasting is so challenging, and so important
  • His thoughts on the outlook for the Aussie dollar and US currency
  • Why predictions of the Fed being forced to cut may be premature, and
  • How to think about managing currency risk with your offshore portfolio, and your business.

You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, PodbeanSpotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth

If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.


About the Author
Gemma Dale , nabtrade

Gemma Dale is Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour at nabtrade. She is the host of the Your Wealth podcast, a fortnightly podcast for investors, featuring insights and updates from markets and finance experts across a range of topics. She provides regular market and finance commentary on ausbiz and in other media including AFR, the Australian, ABC and commercial tv and radio. Gemma was previously the Head of SMSF Solutions for nab, and the Head of Technical Services for MLC, where she led a team of specialists providing advice to advisers and their clients on SMSF, super, tax, social security and aged care.