Money

[ace00]

here's a question that's bothered me since I started reading this thread. what is it about?

*hint - check the title

[BrilloPad]

*hint - check the title

"Money". Nope - I am still . Could you elucidate a bit please?

[Gonzo]

And this would then apply if the investment where an ISA? So same scenario, buy a "German companies ISA", goes from 7000£ to 14000£ ? Is it that simple?

In this simplified scenario, then yes it is this simple.

BUT - remember what I said about all other things being equal - in practice there are numerous variables at play, and they don't work in isolation from each other.

[Gonzo]

As the index is listed in GPB, does that mean the index automatically rises if the pound falls against asian currencies, or does the value of the listed companies remain the same in GPB?

Provided that the companies are listed in asian currencies, then yes, all other things being equal.

I have had a quick look, and this particular index does have some Australian and New Zealand components, their currencies are not gaining against GBP at the moment.

[ace00]

"Money". Nope - I am still . Could you elucidate a bit please?

Basically this:
I have a private pension, composed of various investments.
Thinking long term I want to hedge against sterling de-valuation, especially as I intend to retire outside UK.
The UK is still a favorable investment environment for the small investor, even more so IMO if you are British resident but don't live (spend) there.
So I want to wrap up my investments in the usual SIPP / ISA combo, but these offer restrictions on investments and will be in sterling.
So I'm trying to get my head round how de-valuation will effect my investments if it should happen and so learn how best to hedge against this.
As it is brain-twisting I try to use some simple scenarios.

[Gonzo]

Basically this:
I have a private pension, composed of various investments.
Thinking long term I want to hedge against sterling de-valuation, especially as I intend to retire outside UK.
The UK is still a favorable investment environment for the small investor, even more so IMO if you are British resident but don't live (spend) there.
So I want to wrap up my investments in the usual SIPP / ISA combo, but these offer restrictions on investments and will be in sterling.
So I'm trying to get my head round how de-valuation will effect my investments if it should happen and so learn how best to hedge against this.
As it is brain-twisting I try to use some simple scenarios.

Investing in funds that put their underlying investments outside the UK is the way to do that then.

Of course, if GBP appreciates instead, then you lose out.