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  1. Best overall

    U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) ETF - iShares TIP

    4.2/5 $110-$120 per share

    Offers direct protection against inflation with government-backed securities, low expense ratio, and liquidity.

    • Low risk
    • Government backed
    • Adjusts with CPI
    • Lower returns than stocks
    • Interest rate sensitive
  2. Best for safety

    I Bonds - U.S. Series I Savings Bonds

    4.5/5 $25-$10,000 annually

    Provides a fixed rate plus inflation-adjusted variable rate, tax-deferred growth, and virtually no risk.

    • No risk
    • Tax deferred
    • Inflation adjusted
    • Low purchase limit
    • Must hold 1 year minimum
  3. Best for income

    Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)

    4.0/5 $85-$95 per share

    Diversified real estate exposure with dividends that often outpace inflation, though more volatile than bonds.

    • Dividend growth
    • Diversified
    • Tangible asset
    • Higher volatility
    • Interest rate sensitive
  4. Best hedge

    Gold Bullion - Perth Mint

    4.3/5 $1,900-$2,100 per oz

    Traditional inflation hedge with global demand, but lacks yield and requires storage.

    • Store of value
    • Global demand
    • Liquid
    • No yield
    • Storage costs
  5. Best low cost

    Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP)

    4.1/5 $50-$60 per share

    Low expense ratio TIPS ETF providing inflation protection with broad bond market exposure.

    • Low fees
    • Diversified
    • Liquid
    • Lower yield than corporates
  6. Best for diversification

    Commodity ETF - Invesco DB Commodity Index (DBC)

    3.8/5 $20-$25 per share

    Tracks a basket of commodities that rise with inflation, but commodities can be volatile.

    • Commodity exposure
    • Inflation correlated
    • Diversification
    • Volatile
    • Contango roll costs
  7. Best for rising rates

    Floating Rate Bond Fund - iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT)

    4.0/5 $50-$55 per share

    Adjusts coupon payments with rising interest rates, reducing interest rate risk while providing inflation protection.

    • Rate hedge
    • Low duration
    • Investment grade
    • Lower yield than high yield
  8. Best for income planning

    TIPS Ladder - TreasuryDirect Custom

    4.4/5 $1,000+ per bond

    A ladder of TIPS bonds with staggered maturities to provide predictable inflation-adjusted income over time.

    • Predictable income
    • Inflation protection
    • Customizable
    • Requires more effort
    • Higher minimum investment

Buying advice

When investing for inflation, consider your time horizon and risk tolerance. TIPS and I Bonds offer direct, low-risk protection but may have lower returns. Real estate and commodities can outpace inflation but carry higher volatility. Diversifying across asset classes can help balance risk and return. Monitor fees and liquidity, and consider inflation expectations in the broader economy.

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