If Inflation Stays Sticky, Here's Why These 2 ETFs Win
Elevated inflation appears to be here to stay for at least the next several months. Here are two ways to protect your portfolio today.
If Inflation Stays Sticky, Here's Why These 2 ETFs Win
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The U.S. headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 3.8% in April 2026, its highest reading since May 2023. Energy costs are up 17.9% year over year. The driver is the U.S.-Iran conflict, which sent Brent crude prices from around $61 at the beginning of the year to well above $100 by spring. Core CPI has also started climbing along with energy. It's up 2.8% year over year, which suggests that inflation is spreading.
If inflation stays elevated because energy prices remain elevated, two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are built for exactly that environment: the Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT: VDE) and the SPDR Gold MiniShares ETF (NYSEMKT: GLDM).
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