Saturday 22 October 2011

Which security offers the best protection against inflation?


The security which offers the best protection against purchasing power risk or inflation is which of the following?

a. fixed annuity

b.
 common stock

c.
 treasury bond

d.
 certificate of deposit



Answers: b
Debt securities and investments that promise fixed rates of returns are the most susceptible to purchasing power risk or inflation. Fixed annuities, CD’s, and treasury bonds all fall under these categories.

Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/10/inflation-protection.asp#ixzz1bSW36QRQ

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