Equity income funds are the experts' favourite inflation beater, writes the Daily Telegraph this wee...
Equity income funds are the experts' favourite inflation beater, writes the Daily Telegraph this week. The real value of money has halved over the last 20 years according to calculations from New Star, leaving income-seeking investors to ignore inflation at their peril. Statistics released last week reveal inflation based on the Retail Prices Index rose to 3.6% for September. The Telegraph says for investors prepared to accept risk, the stock market offers income-seekers a better chance of beating inflation, and experts particularly recommend equity income funds. The Sunday Times br...
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