Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (VDU $57.86)
- $57.86 P/E (TTM): 8.95X Cap: $733M
- View VDU Profile
- View Questions on VDU
Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VEF $72.56)
- $72.56 P/E (TTM): 21.7X Cap: $1.09B
- View VEF Profile
- View Questions on VEF

Q: Hi
You recently suggested VEF for international exposure . This is the hedged ETF which I gather from past questions you don't really favor hedging. Could you explain why and when you would hedge and is there an alternative unhedged version of VEF?
Thanks
Jeff

Asked by JEFF on June 04, 2025

5i Research Answer:

VEF is a global fund with no US exposure with multiple currency exposures. Generally, we view...

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; unbiased stocks research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Password *

I have read and agree to the Terms of Use

Let us help YOU reach your financial goals today!

Start your FREE trial today and enjoy all the benefits of a 5i Membership including:

Access to a team of experts ready to answer your investments question
Instant access to over 100,000 archived questions
A community of like-minded investors
Peace of mind knowing that 5i Research has only YOUR best interests in mind

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Password *

I have read and agree to the Terms of Use