He is very cautious, particularly on US markets, and is looking for answers in an overbought market. This buys developed nations that are not in North America, so hopefully they are a little less vulnerable to a correction.
(A Top Pick Oct 31/17, Down 1%) They are buying because it is outside North America and currency hedged. A good way of keeping a position outside of markets that might be overdone at this point. It’s more of a general position in their portfolio.
(A Top Pick Oct 31/17.Up 3%.) This is not going to knock it out of the park. It's a World Index, where you are kind of buying everything all at once. Technically it is decent looking, and a pretty good stable place for the portfolio. One you can hang onto for the next number of months.
It is hedged to CAD$. It is a way to own a broad selection of stocks outside of North America.