RAAX - The RAAX ETF: An Inflation Hedge For Portfolios

2025-05-13 14:14:08 ET

Summary

• Inflation remains a significant concern in May 2025 due to the Trump administration’s trade policies and tariffs, despite recent declines in inflationary pressures.
• The VanEck Real Assets ETF is positioned to benefit from rising inflation, holding assets in energy, real estate, and other sectors that thrive in inflationary environments.
• RAAX has shown a bullish trend since the 2020 pandemic low, with a recent recovery above $30 following the "Liberation Day" tariff-induced correction.
• With a diversified portfolio and tangible asset holdings, RAAX is likely to appreciate it if tariffs continue to drive inflation higher in the coming months.

Inflation is an insidious economic beast that erodes money's purchasing power. The 2020 global pandemic caused governments to stimulate economies through historically low interest rates, adding vast liquidity to the financial system. Moreover, payments to businesses and individuals only increased the money supply, igniting the worst inflation since the late 1970s and early 1980s....

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