This was a popular episode from earlier in the year, and the messages are timeless to take a listen if you missed it the first time around! If you buy a share listed outside New Zealand, it’s not just changes in the share price that will determine your return. You also need to keep an eye on the exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar and the currency in question. Holding a portion of your wealth outside our shores is crucial, and we shouldn’t let the prospect of currency movements dissuade us from taking opportunities in other markets. Here's everything you need to know about currencies and share investing!