Currency

Play Abenomics with an Inverse ETF

The ProShares UltraShort Yen ETF (YCS) delivers twice the inverse of the dollar/yen trade, and it's a good pick to play Abe's plan to devalue yen while increasing the Bank of Japan's inflation targets. More 

Currency Clues for the Next Move

As the currencies go, so go commodities and, inevitably, so go equities. More 

What the Euro/Yen Ratio Means for Traders

Currency differentials can see-saw from one extreme to the other quickly. But last week's spike in yen values is not likely to cause a reversal. More 

Can the Yen-Hedging Japan ETF Keep Obliterating EWJ?

A plunge in the yen has helped WisdomTree's Hedged Japan Equity ETF outperform non-hedged funds by a huge margin since October. How long can DXJ's winning streak continue? More 

From Colgate to P&G, Venezuela Devaluation Hurts Profits

Although analysts, economists and multinationals knew a cut was coming, the bolivar's 32% drop against the dollar will cause widespread pain. More 

Who’s Leading Who in Global Equity Markets?

One issue with using global equity markets to make forex trading decisions is figuring out which leads which. In this video I review JNK and some high beta currencies to explore just that issue. More 

Oz the Great and Powerful…or Maybe Not

Currency woes have a ripple effect, and the Aussie dollar may be holding back some big names in your portfolio. More