SAP SE ADRhedged (SAPH)

SAPH offers American investors a distinct way to gain exposure to SAP SE shares through a currency-hedged depositary receipt. Typically, direct investments in foreign stocks—whether through original shares or standard American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)—expose investors to exchange rate fluctuations, which can significantly impact their returns. This ADRhedged product differentiates itself by focusing on a single international stock and actively neutralizing the specific currency risk involved. It is structured such that each share of the product is expected to mirror the value of one SAP SE ADR. To maintain this currency hedge, a dedicated contract is evaluated and adjusted daily. These market-to-market adjustments are based on the contract's notional value and any changes in the local currency's value relative to the U.S. dollar. Consequently, the proportion of underlying portfolio securities represented by each share will naturally vary over time due to these daily payments. The primary goal is to ensure the investment's total return performance accurately reflects that of SAP SE stock within its domestic market, uninfluenced by currency movements.