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Real Return Bonds Explained: Do They Really Beat Inflation? | Canadian Investing
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Episode Summary Conventional bonds promise fixed dollars, but they completely ignore the silent risk of inflation. If inflation runs hot, a bondholder can receive every promised payment on schedule and still end up poorer in terms of actual purchasing power. This episode explores Real Return Bonds (RRBs)—financial instruments designed to solve this specific risk by tying your return directly to the rate of inflation. We also break down how to read the market's implied inflation…
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