Is cash still king?
Inflation will quietly but steadily erode purchasing power, reducing wealth significantly
WE FEEL comfortable with cash. It shields you from volatility, helps you sleep at night, and gives you the flexibility to act. But in a world of persistent inflation and evolving investment opportunities, holding too much cash may quietly drag on long-term returns.
Let’s explore here when cash makes sense, when it becomes a drag – and how different types of investors can put idle funds to better use, all while maintaining liquidity and managing risk.
Cash provides a buffer against uncertainty – whether that’s funding near-term expenses without disturbing long-term investments or being ready to deploy capital quickly to invest during drawdowns.
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