Rydex
CurrencyShares ®
Currency as an Asset Class
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designed nor intended and should not be considered as, or relied upon as,
investment, legal, tax or accounting advice or as a recommendation of any specific security or strategy. Investors should have a thorough
understanding of the risks, as well as potential benefits, of the products and
strategies referenced throughout this presentation and consult their financial
advisor before deciding what, if any, course of action to take for their own particular situation.
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Rydex | SGI
Overview Focused on delivering alpha and beta solutions
276 employees with 46 investment professionals
~$25.5 billion in assets under management, with $8.0
billion in Exchange Traded Products as of 03.31.11
A subsidiary of Guggenheim SBC Holdings, LLC, a special
purpose entity managed by an affiliate of Guggenheim
Partners, LLC
Who we are
We innovate
with numerous industry firsts
First Equal Weight ETF [RSP in 2003]
First Currency ETPs [CurrencyShares, 2006]
First Equal Weight S&P Sector ETFs [2006]
First Managed Futures Mutual Fund [2007]
We
educate
providing
education
that
empowers
advisors to deliver innovative, competitive solutions
to their clients
What we do |
Rydex:
Current Exchange Traded Products US Value
US Growth
US Core
US Sectors
Global-Intl Equity/Currency
ETPs
Pure Style SP400
Pure Style SP400
Russell Top 50
Australian Dollar
British Pound
Pure Style SP500
Pure Style SP500
SP500 2X
Canadian Dollar
Mexican Peso
Pure Style SP600
Pure Style SP600
SP500 Inv 2X
Euro
Swedish Krona
Swiss Franc
Russian Ruble
Japanese Yen
EQUAL
EW SP 500
EW Consumer Discretionary
EW MSCI ACWI
WEIGHT
EW Russell 1000
EW Consumer Staples
EW MSCI EAFE
ETFs
EW Russell MidCap
EW Energy
EW MSCI Emerging Markets
EW Russell 2000
EW Financials
EW Health Care
EW Industrials
EW Materials
EW Technology
EW Utilities |
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Rydex|SGI: A History of Innovation
RSP
First Equal
Weight ETF
4/24/2003
XLG
Differentiated
Mega-Cap Exposure
5/4/2005
FXE
First Currency
ETF in U.S.
12/5/2005
Pure Style ETFs:
3/1/2006
Domestic Equal Weight
Global/Intl Equal Weight
2003
2007
2005
2009
2010
2004
2006
2008
2011
First Managed
Futures Mutual Fund
3/2/2007
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investing. It contains the funds investment objectives, risks, charges,
expenses and other information, which should be considered carefully before investing. Obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus (if
available)
at
www.rydex-sgi.com
or
call
800.820.0888. |
Currency in
the News |
An Overview
of Currency The currency market is the worlds largest and most liquid
market, with average daily turn-over of roughly $4 trillion*.
Many hedge funds and institutions have used currency investing as a means of
hedging certain portfolio exposures against currency risks and opportunistically
trading across currencies.
Many foreign currencies have historically shown a low correlation to U.S. equity
and fixed income markets.
Currency investing offers a variety of trading strategies.
* Source: Bank of International Settlements, April 2010 |
Interest rates
Inflation / deflation,
International trade
Commodity prices
Economic stability
Geo-political risk
Factors that Impact Currency |
Currency
Fluctuates Significantly Over Time SOURCE:
FactSet,
based
on
Bank
of
NY
noon
buying
rates
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Currency performance shown is based on the Bank of NY noon buying rate and is not mean
to represent the performance of the CurrencyShares Trusts. The performance shown
does not reflect fees, expenses or transaction costs. |
Source
data: FactSet. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Index returns do not reflect fees, expenses or transaction costs. You cannot invest
directly in an index. See important definitions on slide 19
Correlation
(4/1/2006 through 3/31/2011)
Correlation
US Dollar
Index
S&P 500®
Index
Barclays
Capital U.S.
Aggregate
Bond Index
US Dollar Index
1.00
S&P 500®
Index
-0.56
1.00
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate
Bond Index
-0.41
-0.56
1.00
Many currencies have historically offered a low correlation to other asset classes like
stocks and bonds, which in turn helps lower portfolio risk and boost overall
returns. |
Source:
Bloomberg Performance displayed is past performance and no guarantee of future results.
For the examples above, stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index, bonds
are represented by Barclays Capital Aggregated Bond Index, international
developed equities are represented by the MSCI EAFE Index, Emerging Market Equities are
represented by MSCI EM Index and currency is represented by
the
US
Dollar
Index.
The
referenced
indices
are
not
available
for
direct
investment
and
do
not
reflect
the
effects
of
transaction
costs,
fees
or
expenses.
The
60/40
portfolio
is
comprised
of
60%
U.S
stocks
and
40%
U.S
bonds;
the
international
portfolio
is
comprised
of
40%
U.S
stocks,
15%
international developed equities, 5% emerging market equities and 40% U.S bonds. The
international with currency portfolio is comprised of 40% U.S stocks, 10%
international developed, 5% emerging market equities, 10% euro and 35% U.S bonds.
Potential Impact of Adding Currency to A Portfolio
Portfolio Basket Cumulative Return: 5 Years Ending 3/31/2011
-20%
-10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
60/40
International
Int. With Currency |
A
Convenient Way to Access Currencies: CurrencyShares® For many years, hedge
funds and institutions have used currencies as a way of hedging
the
dollar
through
seeking
currency
exposure
through
the
forex
market, which could be challenging for advisors and individuals to utilize. Now,
advisors and investors have a potentially efficient way of hedging dollar
exposure, and taking advantage of investment opportunities in the currency
markets.
Rydex CurrencyShares
®
offer a convenient, cost-effective way to gain
exposure to nine currencies. |
Potential
CurrencyShares ®
Uses
Provide an efficient means of gaining exposure to a currency
Can be used as a tool for currency hedging
Can be used as part of a tactical trading strategy, individually
and collectively.
Currency trading is used by hedge funds and institutions to hedge foreign
exchange, and to take positions, long and short, in currencies based on
expectations.
Investors can be long the highest yielding currency, and short the lowest yielding
currency (i.e., the Carry-Trade). |
The Role of
Currencies Diversifying
Cash
Just as investors diversify their international stock and bond portfolios to reduce risk,
investors can also diversify their cash allocations.
Alpha (or
Opportunistic)
Strategies
i.e.
Popular
Carry
Trade,
where
investors
seek
to
profit
on
the
interest
rate
differential
between two currencies. A simple version of the trade can be achieved by purchasing
a high-yielding currency and shorting a low-yielding one.
Speculation
Investors can make calls on the future value of any given pair of currencies. For
example, an investor who believes the U.S. dollar will weaken compared to the euro
may choose to go long the Euro, while an investor who thinks the euro is relatively
overvalued may choose to short the trust instead.
International
Hedging
Buying
international
stocks
and
bonds
inherently
introduces
some
exposure
to
fluctuating currency values, which can significantly impact returns for U.S. investors.
A Currency
Alpha
Strategy
is
an
opportunistic
strategy
is
which
investors
seek
to
profit
from
a
currency
market
move,
as
opposed
to
a
hedging
strategy
in
which an investor is attempting to reduce risk.
Currency investing is subject to several risks. Several factors may affect the price of
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar including: National debt
levels
and
trade
deficits,
domestic
and
foreign
inflation
rates
and
investors'
expectations
concerning
inflation
rates,
domestic
and
foreign
interest
rates
and
investors' expectations concerning interest rates, Investment and trading activities of
mutual funds, hedge funds and currency funds; and , Global or regional
political,
economic
or
financial
events
and
situations.
When
the
price
of
the
currency
declines,
an
investor
will
be
adversely
affected.
Short
selling
involves
increased risk and costs, including paying more for a security than it received from
its sale and the risk of unlimited losses. |
Rydex
CurrencyShares ®
Rydex CurrencyShares
®
offers investors nine ETPs. These ETPs offer a convenient, cost-
effective way to gain exposure to foreign currencies. Rydex
CurrencyShares
®
ETPs are
grantor trusts, and they hold actual foreign currency deposits as their sole asset.
Each CurrencyShares
®
ETP has a deposit account denominated in each of the nine currencies.
Interest earned*, if any, accrues daily. Any interest, after trust expenses are paid;
distributed to shareholders monthly.
Nine CurrencyShares
CurrencyShares
Australian Dollar Trust FXA
CurrencyShares
British Pound Sterling Trust FXB
CurrencyShares
Canadian Dollar Trust FXC
CurrencyShares
Euro Trust FXE
CurrencyShares
Japanese Yen Trust FXY
CurrencyShares
Mexican Peso Trust FXM
CurrencyShares
Russian Ruble Trust XRU
CurrencyShares
Swedish Krona Trust FXS
CurrencyShares
Swiss Franc Trust FXF
*Such
interest
is
not
expected
to
form
a
significant
part
of
the
shareholders'
investment
return. |
Benefits of
Currency in an ETP Format Accessibility
Access the currency markets through a traditional brokerage account. Shares are bought
and sold on the NYSE Arca just like other exchange listed securities.
Actual
Currency
Holdings
The foreign currencies are deposited in segregated depository accounts at JP Morgan
(London).
Exchange-
Traded
CurrencyShares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, providing an efficient means of
incorporating tactical strategies or hedging exposures. CurrencyShares are
eligible for margin. Liquidity
CurrencyShares are liquid. They can be purchased in the secondary market. Shares of
each Trust can be created or redeemed in baskets of 50,000 units by Authorized
Participants (APs). Choice
With nine different products covering the worlds major currencies, investors can
easily customize their trades to meet their investment objectives.
Transparency
CurrencyShares®
are
grantor
trusts,
and
they
hold
actual
foreign
currency
deposits
as
their
sole asset as opposed to money market debt instruments or derivatives contracts.
The assets of each Trust back the shares. The Trust does not hold or employ
derivatives. |
CurrencyShares Process
AP delivers currency to Trustee (principal plus three days of accrued interest) which,
in exchange, provides for the delivery of capital shares of the Trust to the
APs DTC account
Depository account is comprised of two separate accounts: one for principal and the
other for interest-in order for the grantor trust to remain an entirely
passive structure
At month end, total accrued interest is withdrawn from the interest account, trust
expenses are satisfied, and any interest in excess of the amount required to
cover Trust expenses is distributed on a pro-rate basis to shareholders
All accounting takes place in native currency to nullify the FX impact
|
CurrencyShares Performance (as of 3/31/2011)
¹
Partial year returns are cumulative, not
annualized. Performance results are short-term
and may not provide an adequate basis for
evaluating the performance potential of the fund
over varying market conditions or economic
cycles.
Performance displayed represents past
performance, which is no guarantee of
future results. Investment returns and
principal value will fluctuate so that when
shares are redeemed, they may be worth
more or less than original cost. Total returns
reflect the reinvestment of all dividends.
Current performance may be lower or higher
than the performance data quoted. For up-
to-date performance, including performance
current to the most recent month-end, visit
our web site at www.currencyshares.com.
The NAV and Market Close Performance may
differ. A major reason for the difference is that
timing discrepancies can exist between the NAV,
which is calculated using the WM/Reuters Closing
Spot Rate, and Market Close, which is calculated
using Closing Price (last trade). The WM/Reuters
Closing Spot Rate is the exchange rate of the U.S.
dollar and the applicable foreign currency as
determined by WM/Reuters as of 4:00 PM London
Time.
Prior
to
11/13/2008
NAV
for
each
CurrencyShares Trust except the
CurrecyShares Russian Ruble Trust, was
calculated using the Noon Buying Rate, as
determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of
New
York.
For
additional
information
please
see
each trust's prospectus. |
CurrencyShares are subject to a number of risks and may not be suitable for all
investors. The value of the shares of each CurrencyShares Trust relates
directly to the value of the foreign currency held by the particular Trust. This
creates a concentration risk associated with fluctuations in the price of the applicable foreign
currency. Accordingly, a decline in the price of that currency will have an adverse
effect on the value of the shares of the particular CurrencyShares Trust.
Factors that may have the effect of causing a decline in the price of a foreign
currency include national debt levels and trade deficits, domestic and foreign interest
rates, investment and trading activities of institutions and global or regional
political, economic or financial events and situations. Shares of each
CurrencyShares Trust can be bought and sold through a broker; as such, investors may be required to
pay brokerage commissions in connection with a purchase or sale.
There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the shares will develop or
be maintained. The risks associated with each of the CurrencyShares Trusts are
not identical because of differences in the economies underlying each
CurrencyShares Trust, as well as other considerations. Read the prospectus for
more complete information on each risk. CurrencyShares
®
Risks |
U.S.
Dollar
Index
Indicates
the
general
international
value
of
the
U.S.
Dollar.
The
USDX
does
this
by
averaging
the
exchange
rates
between the U.S. dollar and six major world currencies: the euro, yen, British pound,
Canadian dollar, Swedish krona and Swiss franc. S&P
500
-
An
unmanaged
capitalization-weighted
index
of
500
stocks
designed
to
measure
performance
of
the
broad
domestic
economy
through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major
industries. Barclays
Capital
U.S.
Aggregate
Bond
Index
(Bonds)
An
unmanaged
index
composed
of
securities
from
the
Barclays
Capital/Corporate Bond Index, Mortgage-Backed Securities Index and the
Asset-Backed Securities Index. Total return comprises price
appreciation/depreciation and income as a percentage of the original investment.
Indices are rebalanced monthly by market capitalization. Correlation.
This
is
a
measurement
of
how
closely
the
performance
of
two
assets
match
each
other
-
the
measure
of
correlation
ranges
from positive one (1) to negative one (-1). For example:
If the value of two assets always moves in the same direction, they are said to be
"highly correlated," and they have a correlation of positive one
(1). If their
values
always
move
in
opposite
directions,
they
are
said
to
have
a
"negative
correlation"
or
"inverse
correlation,"
and
have
a
correlation of negative one (-1).
If there is no consistent mathematical relationship between the value of the two
assets, then the correlation coefficient is 0. Important Disclosure
|
Important
Disclosure The CurrencyShares Trusts are not an investment companies registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a commodity pools for purposes of the
Commodity Exchange Act. Each of the CurrencyShares
®
Australian Dollar Trust, CurrencyShares
®
British Pound Sterling Trust,
CurrencyShares
®
Canadian Dollar Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Euro Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Japanese Yen
Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Mexican Peso Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Russian Ruble Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Swedish
Krona
Trust
and
CurrencyShares
®
Swiss
Franc
Trust
(each
a
Trust
and
collectively,
the
Trusts) has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the
SEC for the offerings to which this communication relates.
Before you invest in the shares of a Trust, you should read the prospectus in the
registration statement and other documents the Trust has filed with the SEC for
more complete information about the Trust and
its
offering.
This
information
must
be
accompanied
by
a
current
CurrencyShares
®
Mexican
Peso
Trust, CurrencyShares
®
Russian Ruble Trust and CurrencyShares
®
Swedish Krona Trust prospectus. For
the remaining CurrencyShares
®
Trusts, you may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the
SEC web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Trusts and any offering participant will
arrange to send you any Trust prospectus if you request it by calling
toll-free 800.820.0888. The prospectus for each Trust is also available by
accessing the issuers web site at www.currencyshares.com.
CurrencyShares
®
is a registered trademark of Rydex Holdings, LLC. Rydex Specialized Products, LLC,
d/b/a Rydex|SGI, is the sponsor of each of the CurrencyShares Trusts.
Rydex Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of Rydex|SGI, is the distributor of each of the
CurrencyShares Trusts and Rydex|SGI Funds.
Contact us: 800.820.0888
or visit www.currencyshares.com |