Why should I invest in inflation stocks?

You may want to invest in inflation stocks to preserve your portfolio's value and to keep your savings growing. Investing in inflation stocks can also help you to diversify your portfolio, which will create more balance during times of upheaval.

How can I pick the best stocks for inflation?

One of the best ways to determine the best stocks for inflation is to figure out if the product or service is essential. For example, people will need to purchase staples such as food, housing and energy commodities no matter the price. Products and services that are less essential, such as air transportation and new technology, are less likely to perform well.

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Claire Horwood

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Claire Horwood was a writer at Finder, specializing in credit cards, loans and other financial products. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from the University of Victoria, and an Associate’s Degree in Science from Camosun College. Much of Claire’s coursework has focused on writing and statistics, with a healthy dose of social and cultural analysis mixed in for good measure. In her spare time, Claire enjoys rock climbing, travelling and drinking inordinate amounts of coffee.