some interesting background reading
Check out this article
www.fnarena.com.au and click on "Rudi on Thursday'.
(sorry, they dont provide links)
Basic gist is...as the global economy declines, the $USD strengthens, and the $AUD declines.
So, the MAE's assets will increase in value in $AUD terms.
And, an investment in MAE is a hedge against declining $AUD.