Stress Testing Portfolios for Inflation

May 23, 2011 | Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, Partner, Director of Research

High inflation continues to be a worry for investors, most especially how it could lead to portfolio losses. The following paper examines different asset classes’ performance during times of high inflation, rising inflation, unexpected inflation, and expected inflation. Historical data is analyzed to identify investment themes that offer protection from both high and unexpected levels of price escalation.

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Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
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