Index-linked bond funds failed to defend against inflation in 2022 and 2023. So is there any point keeping them and what are the alternatives?
inflation hedges
The UK inflation rate is down to 2.3% in CPI terms. The RPI inflation measure has fallen to 3.3%. Either way, the pound has stopped losing purchasing power like a proverbial drunken sailor on shore leave. This end to our run-in with runaway inflation is to be welcomed – but maybe with a wistful sigh from [...]
Runaway inflation is one of the biggest threats an investor faces. Enter our definitive guide to fighting it
High inflation can be murderous for equities and bond returns. But it’s more complicated than that.