As we experience the last act of this equity bull market, advisors are looking for places to protect client funds with a potential of earning returns greater than that available from cash equivalents.
As the chart below indicates, consumer prices (in red) are growing at a faster rate than can be earned in short-term instruments (in blue). Those saving for or in retirement must earn positive real (or inflation-adjusted) returns to maintain security in volatile markets.
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