Inflation-hedging your portfolio? Beware of unintended consequences

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Investors may be concerned about how to protect their portfolios from the impact of higher inflation. Investments such as commodities, real estate and equities have historically outperformed when prices rise. But performance doesn’t tell the whole story. These asset classes are also characterized by higher volatility, exposing a portfolio to greater loss if the markets turn negative.

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