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Defeating Inflation: 3 Mathematical Moats for Your Portfolio

C
Editorial Team
Jan 20, 2026
9 min read

Executive Summary

"In 2026, cash is a melting ice cube. We explore the compounding power of real assets and TIPS."

Inflation erodes purchasing power. To maintain your lifestyle, your portfolio must outpace the CPI (Consumer Price Index) after taxes.

The Real Return Formula

Real Return = Nominal Rate - Inflation Rate
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