Long Term Partners
Currency exchange rates can affect your returns over time. Canadian investors buying US equities
must be mindful of the value of the US dollar, while US investors buying Canadian equities must be
mindful of the value of the Canadian dollar.Right now, the long term trends appear to favor an appreciation of the Canadian dollar. Even Warren Buffett
is bullish on the Canadian dollar, and who are we to argue with him. As such, Canadian investors reviewing our
data on US stocks must take into consideration the distinct possibility that these equities will be worth less over
time when converted back to Canadian funds. Conversely, US investors would be wise to consider Canadian stocks
as these will have a currency “kicker” built in when converted back into US funds.In the time period spanning 2002-2007, the U.S dollar has lost half of its value against the Brazilian Real. Berkshire Hathaway
raked in $100 million during 2007 with its holding of the Real since the value of it rose 26% during the past 12 months. Warren Buffett
is bullish on the Canadian dollar over the next decade, and we are not going to argue with arguably the greatest living legend of investing.As a result, US investors would be wise to consider currency for future investments into Canada as the Canadian dollar has very significant
potential over the coming decade.Join our mailing list
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