How To Invest To Beat Inflation (7 min read)
Recent data shows inflation remains far higher than the Fed’s 2% target and will most likely stay elevated for a while. Until it comes back down, there are several investment assets that can help investors hedge against inflation. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are treasury securities that pay a margin above the rate of inflation to ensure your investments will always be slightly higher. Gold is one of the oldest methods in history as a store of value and there are a number of ways you can purchase it. Other precious metals like silver or platinum can also be used to combat inflation but they tend to be more volatile than gold. Commodities are another way to hold your investment value because agriculture such as wheat, wool, and soybeans will move closely alongside inflation. More on the pros and cons of each investment asset are available in the article.