You don’t need to be a hedge fund to hedge against Trump tariffs. Here’s how retail investors can gain exposure:
Method 1: ETFs
- Yen: WisdomTree Japanese Yen ETF (FXY) – 0.45% fee
- Franc: Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc (FXF) – 0.40% fee
Method 2: Brokerage Accounts
- Interactive Brokers offers JPY/USD pairs at 0.08 pip spreads
- Swissquote provides CHF-denominated bonds from 1,000 CHF
Method 3: Digital Banks
- Revolut: Fee-free JPY/CHF conversions under $1,000/month
- Wise: Best for physical franc cash delivery
Case Study:
500 invested equally in FXY / FXF on 1 / 1 / 25 would now be worth 537 (+7.4%), versus S&P’s 3.2% return.
