FTB-C000196 / Formula component

Hedge Ratio

A hedge ratio is the proportion of a measured exposure targeted for offset by a hedge.

Also known ascurrency hedge ratio

Definitions

In plain terms

A 100% ratio targets full measured currency exposure, while 50% targets half, subject to timing and implementation differences.

Technical

The ratio requires exposure definition and timestamp, eligible currencies, target bounds, rebalance frequency, rounding, lag, forward notional convention, and exceptional handling.

Scope

A 100% target does not guarantee zero realized currency effect.

Formula

h = hedge notional / measured exposure
LaTeX: h=H/E
SymbolMeaningUnit
Hhedge notional in exposure-equivalent unitscurrency exposure
Emeasured currency exposurecurrency exposure

Output unit: decimal ratio

Examples

  • A governed methodology records hedge ratio with its source, cutoff, units, parameters, and effective version.

Common misconceptions

  • Hedge Ratio does not have one universal implementation without the declared methodology, data basis, and constraints.

Concept relationships

Where this concept is used

Evidence and governance

  1. FTSE Currency Hedging Methodology Overview FTSE Russell, London Stock Exchange Group · first party methodology

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula

    Limits: Production rates, holidays, currencies, tenors, and calculation details require the full applicable methodology and data licenses.

  2. Fintech Builder Glossary Definition Contract The Fintech Builder · internal governed contract

    Supports: variant distinction

    Limits: Defines governed platform behavior rather than claiming these policies are universally prescribed by external McClellan methodology.

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Last reviewed
2026-07-27
Next review
2027-07-27
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