But you can revamp your portfolio to gain protection Getty ImagesLarge U.S. companies are forgoing bigger sales because of the strong dollar, which makes their goods cheaper abroad, hurting profits.Over the holidays, I had a few conversations about investing with friends and family. It’s always interesting to see what misconceptions “normal people” hold about investing strategies. And one of the biggest misunderstandings, I found, regards the danger posed by a strong dollar. Admittedly, it’s a bit counterintuitive. It seems natural for Americans to want a strong currency. And, of course, there are specific strategies that can take advantage of a strong-dollar environment. But in 2015, one of the biggest risks to most investment portfolios is the continued weight of a strong dollar holding back key asset classes. And investors who don’t understand or acknowledge this could pay the price. Here’s a basic rundown of the threat posed by the continued strength of the greenback, and how investors can protect themselves. via