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Hedging inflation
Because it erodes purchasing power and lowers real returns, inflation is an important concern for every investor, especially those considering low-risk, low-return investments. Inflation will remain above 2% through the end of 2022, according to forecasts by Morgan Stanley Research.* There are certain kinds of investments that may help investors protect against inflation, or maintain low volatility, or both.
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The funds below invest in securities that have hedge against inflation, including Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) bonds and commodities in categories such as agriculture, energy, and precious metals.

 

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Data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not an indication of future results and investment returns and share prices will fluctuate on a daily basis. Your investment may be worth more or less than your original cost when you redeem your shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For most recent quarter end performance and current performance metrics, please click on the fund name.
* Source: Morgan Stanley Research, US Economics: 2021 Mid-Year Outlook – Toward Substantial Further Progress

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The return of inflation

Investors can take steps to prepare their portfolios for inflation, which is on the rise as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 recession. Diversifying with assets like real estate, commodities, or Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), can help hedge the risks of higher prices.
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Protecting against inflation

01/21/22

Higher levels of inflation have made it a hot topic among investors. While inflation’s effects cannot be avoided completely, there are some strategies that can help protect against the worst of them.

Getting real on yields for TIPS

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Despite two good years for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, a dramatic rise in real yields may be cause for investors to reexamine their potential for 2022.

What moves real yields?

02/03/22

Yields on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, are set to rise but, beyond inflation, what other factors will drive moves in real yields for these bonds in the coming year?

The improving case for commodities

02/04/22

For only the second time in the last decade, commodities outperformed equities in 2021. Looking ahead at 2022, what challenges and opportunities are on the horizon for this asset class?

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