Defending against inflation with real assets

Defending against inflation with real assets

 

Michelle Butler

Senior Portfolio Specialist

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March 2022

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After a choppy start, expectations are for global growth to slow in 2022, but for inflation to remain elevated. In this environment of stagflationary outcomes, many investors are turning their attention to real assets.

Senior Portfolio Specialist Michelle Butler explains the three key historical benefits of a strategic allocation to real assets: outperformance during inflationary periods, diversification potential and attractive total returns.

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Michelle Butler, Senior Vice President, is a Real Assets Portfolio Specialist for Cohen & Steers, specializing in Global Listed Infrastructure, Midstream Energy, and Commodities.

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