Instruments for hedging Inflation

CFA Level III
#1

  1. Nominal bonds

  2. Equities

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#2

commodities

#3

I think Physical storable commodities (like Energy and Gold) also?

#4

forwards on CFAI level 3 fees

#5

TIPS and Cash instruments

#6

are both nominal and inflation-linked bonds used for hedging against inflation?

#7

only TIPS

#8

how to decide between TIPS and nominal bonds?

#9

Real estate

#10

If we’re strictly talking about ‘instruments’, then how about REITs due to their exchange-traded listing and hence correlation with equity markets. An ETF is another such instrument.