Investing for Inflation vs. Deflation
by John Jagerson 03/11/09
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That anti-investing behavior both summarizes the risks of inflation and identifies its opportunities. If prices are rising, commodities are likely to rise in value and stock shorts or put buyers are likely to benefit.
In the video below, I will illustrate how investors can take advantage of this economic situation and how another asset class can be added to a high-inflation investing strategy.
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