Not exact matches
Global demand for dividend - paying exchange - traded funds (ETFs) is
strong, as evidenced by robust flows of over $ 20 billion in 2016; US - based ETFs accounted for more than half of that amount.1 The appeal of dividend - paying stocks is clear, as dividends can help provide a nice offset to rising
inflation, while most fixed - coupon debt can not
hedge against rising prices.
Agricultural land in the Great Plains has seen
strong price growth over the past few years, as institutional investors found it an attractive
hedge instrument
against inflation expectations, coupled with
strong returns.
Guardian is betting on older buildings in urban areas and prefers apartments because demand is
strong and increasing rents can provide a
hedge against inflation, O'Rourke said.
While predicting the timing or magnitude of this impact is next to impossible, real estate will always have the advantage of being backed by a tangible asset, and the sector has historically provided
strong returns and lower volatility than the public markets, while also providing investors with a
hedge against inflation.