inflation hedge Definition

inflation hedge

Definition

An investment designed to protect against inflation risk. Such an investment's value will typically increase with inflation. One example is stock of companies that operate in the natural resources industries.

Copyright©2009 by InvestorWords.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Reproduction of all or part of this glossary and/or this page, in any format, without written consent is prohibited. If you have questions about this dictionary please feel free to contact us feedback\@\investorguide.com

Related Terms

hedge - More

Related Terms on BusinessDictionary

variable annuity

Popular 'Strategies' Terms

short sale
opportunity cost
risk
long-term
arbitrage

diversification
planning
hurdle rate
buying on margin
idiosyncratic risk

Related Personal Finance Articles

Loading...

inflation hedge in the news

Loading...

Tools

inflation hedge is ...

... part of the Strategies subject.

Nearby Terms

ineligible accounts
inert
infant industry argument
inflation
inflation accounting
inflation hedge
inflation rate
inflation risk
inflationary
inflation-indexed security
inflection point

Search volume for inflation hedge

Review the unprecedented moves the Fed & Treasury took to bring the financial markets back from the precipice

Browse by Letter: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Get our content on your iGoogle page | RSS

RSS

Add this Glossary to your Site | Bookmark InvestorWords.com
Home | Terms by Subject | Keyword Advertising | About Us | Contact Us
Work for InvestorWords.com
BusinessDictionary.com | InvestorGuide.com | WebFinanceInc.com
Disclaimer and Copyright©