How to protect your savings from inflation

clock

We reveal the best strategies to use to combat the destructive impact of inflation...

With the Bank of England forecasting that consumer price inflation will top 3% before the end of the year, now may be the time for investors to think about inflation-proofing their portfolios. Here, experts reveal the best strategies - and funds - investors can use to combat the destructive impact of inflation: Tom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity Worldwide Investment 1. Invest in equities In a modestly inflationary environment, equities are a good hedge against rising prices. This is because shares represent a real claim on a company's assets and its cash flows which ca...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

London's millionaire exodus: Advisers will 'undeniably' see wealthy clients move abroad

London's millionaire exodus: Advisers will 'undeniably' see wealthy clients move abroad

Labour's budget ‘main reason' for latest UK exits

Isabel Baxter
clock 17 April 2025 • 6 min read
UK inflation drops to 2.6% in March amid warnings of further price rises

UK inflation drops to 2.6% in March amid warnings of further price rises

Down two percentage points

Sorin Dojan
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
Rewriting the rules of engagement: Innovating for the future of wealth and financial advice

Rewriting the rules of engagement: Innovating for the future of wealth and financial advice

‘Hyper-personalisation and fintech disruptors are reshaping financial advice’

Sneha Shah
clock 15 April 2025 • 3 min read