The Best ETFs To Own When Inflation Is High

Tom Madell
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Summary

  • Inflation is now well over the Fed's preferred level of 2% and promises to remain overheated during the remainder of 2022.
  • So the question becomes what categories of ETFs (or even mutual funds) an investor should consider owning in order to avoid the generally poor returns that inflation may bring.
  • I show which of a handful of Vanguard ETFs investors should include in their portfolios in order to maximize returns.

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One thing that everyone is certain about: Since the beginning of 2021, inflation has risen to heights not seen for many decades. So, an obvious question for investors seeking to do as well as they can under the circumstances

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