While there is a clear relationship between commodity index returns and inflation changes, what is even more interesting is how
much inflation protection the commodity indices provide.
In this environment, REITs may not provide as
much inflation protection as one might think, says Lundquist.
I have also discussed how
much inflation protection has been provided in a special video on commodities and inflation from our Index Matters Series with Bob Greer of PIMCO and Boris Shrayer (formerly) from Morgan Stanley.
I have also discussed how
much inflation protection has been provided in a special video Read more -LSB-...]
Not exact matches
For
protection purpose, just take term plan and invest as
much as possible & as frequently as possible in other fin products which can beat
inflation and are tax - efficient.
To
much emphasis on
inflation protection can have a negative effect if
inflation never materializes.
Inflation protection accounts for the difference in the cost of health care when you purchase the long - term care policy and how
much health care will cost when you actually need to use the policy.
As a believer in the power of diversification and
inflation protection a basket of commodities can provide in a passive index framework, it is hard to grasp how
much investors love oil and gold.
For
protection purpose, just take term plan and invest as
much as possible & as frequently as possible in other fin products which can beat
inflation and are tax - efficient.