Asks about hedging strategy: reducing dollar exposure or doubling down?
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Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Most challenging period was Q2 last year when dollar depreciated significantly against Singapore dollar (reference currency). 50% of exposure is in SGD.
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Dollar shows it's the currency that moves during times of risk.
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Initially hedged significant portion of dollar-denominated portfolio at fair cost.
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Current hedging costs don't make sense except for tactical short-term moves.
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Recent events remind that US dollar remains global currency of choice and safe haven.
Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Believes they have good balance in their approach.
Observes that dollar has strengthened.
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Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara
Treasury Department policy is strong dollar, which doesn't change their investment approach.