Motley Fool Money · Saturday, September 12, 2026
A listener asked about inflation hedging strategies beyond the common choices of gold, Bitcoin, and real estate. Scott Phillips discussed commodities, infrastructure, inflation-linked bonds, and dividend-paying stocks, while Andrew highlighted companies with strong moats and alternative investments like private equity.
“So, when you're looking for an inflation hedge, you're looking for something that will hold its value or increase its value relative to that loss of purchasing power.”
“For example, commodities in general. Think oil, think metals, think agricultural products.”
“So, companies that have a competitive advantage that's difficult for others to replicate. Think brand loyalty, think network effects, think intellectual property.”