Inflation: An Ounce of Protection

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CFA Institute Conference Proceedings Quarterly
June 2011 | Vol. 28 | No. 2 | 10 pages
Source: CFA Institute
Vincent L. Childers, CFA

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Abstract

Inflationary pressures are already a problem in much of the world. An allocation to real assets, however, can help protect portfolio value over a long-term inflationary cycle. Allocations to real assets involve trade-offs between inflation sensitivity, reliability, and risk-adjusted return, but these trade-offs can be managed to achieve a positive result for the investor.

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Alternative Investments
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  • Commodities
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  • Real Estate
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Economics
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  • Inflation
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Portfolio Management
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  • Asset Allocation
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Private Wealth Management
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  • Investment Vehicles and Asset-Class Exposures
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Risk Management
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  • Portfolio Risk Management
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