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Transcribed Image Text:If an Australian based investor purchases a Euro-denominated Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and the Euro subsequently appreciates in value relative to the Australian
dollar, the Australian dollar return will have a total return that is:
O A. Higher than the ETF's total return
O B. The same as the ETF's total return
O C. Lower than the ETF's total return
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