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FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund

ASET is a fund-of-funds that gives investors diversified global exposure to real assets.

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Investors were net purchasers of money market funds while being net redeemers of equity funds, tax-exempt fixed income funds, and taxable bond funds for the week. For the week, the average equity fund (including ETFs) witnessed market declines of 1.01%, while its taxable fixed income counterpart declined 0.23%.

U.S. Fund And ETF Investors Continue To Favor Foreign Issues In 2023

U.S. equity correlations are at an extreme compared to historical norms, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. As the U.S. equity benchmark completed its worst first half since 1970 with an 8% monthly decline, correlations between the daily performances of S&P 500 constituents continued to surge upwards, reaching a two-year high of 0.54 over June, S&P Dow Jones Indices reported.

As Equity Correlations Surge Upwards, Diversify With Real Assets

Keeping inflation in check continues to be the prime focus of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The capital markets are already expecting a 50-basis point rate hike at the next Fed meeting.

As Fed Continues to Tighten Amid Inflation, Get Real Assets Exposure

With rampant global inflation, real assets are the apple of investors' eyes. Tangible asset exposure can come in the form of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with product offerings from FlexShares.

4 ETFs to Outrun Inflation as Real Asset Demand Reaches Fever Pitch

The mention of stagflation has been prominent these days as consumer prices continue to go through the roof with worries that it could slow down growth. As such, the market could be ripe for getting real asset exposure.

The Current Market Is Ripe for Getting Real Asset Exposure

The FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET) is a compelling offering for investors seeking a packaged global real asset strategy. Real assets have historically responded favorably in rising inflationary or expanding economic cycles, making them useful to investors looking to reduce the effect of inflation on their long-term returns, according to FlexShares.

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Real assets can provide an alternative source of income as well as portfolio diversification, which is necessary amid the volatility that investors have been experiencing as of late in the equities market. In a world of rising global inflation, getting more yield has proven to be a challenge.

Look to Real Assets for Income Amid Rising Inflation

FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund

Rising inflation calls for a tailored portfolio that's bespoke for the current market landscape. ETF provider FlexShares has a pair of funds to suit the challenges investors currently face.

2 FlexShares ETFs to Consider in the Current Market Landscape

More institutional investors are increasingly using exchange traded funds (ETFs) to pad portfolios with real asset exposure amid the market volatility. An Institutional Investor survey of 766 respondents that included asset allocators notes the shift to ETFs.

More Institutional Investors Are Using ETFs for Multi-Asset Exposure

More volatility is ahead in 2022, making alternative asset exposure a must. This includes getting real asset exposure that is uncorrelated to the equities market.

Current Market Conditions Warrant a Move to Real Assets

Inflation and the Omicron variant are the main concerns heading into 2022, making real assets even more important for a balanced portfolio. Rising inflation concerns continue to swirl in the capital markets, making real asset exposure a must as prices for raw goods continue to climb.

Investors Should Shore Up Their 2022 Portfolios With Real Assets

Rising inflation and economic risks continuing from Covid-19 make diversification even more imperative heading through the end of 2021 and into 2022—an opportune time for real asset exposure. Real asset exposure can give portfolios uncorrelated assets that don't march to the beat of the equities drum.

Portfolios Can Benefit From Getting Real Asset Exposure

The traditional 60-40 stock-bond split won't cut it in a world where the threat of inflation and slow growth provides ample headwinds for portfolio gains, which makes a multi-asset strategy necessary. Ultimately, getting multi-asset exposure allows investors to spread their capital to avoid concentration risk and obtain diversification.

What Role Does Multi-Asset Exposure Play in a Portfolio?

Inflation reached a three-decade high during the month of October, but the good news is there's a plethora of ways to combat inflation, such as real assets. Initial, more optimistic forecasts of inflation labeled it as transitory, but that narrative is starting to change.

In This Digital World, Get Real With Inflation Using Real Assets

The real estate market is ever-changing, especially when it comes to millennial trends, giving more credence for diversification via ETFs like the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). Investors considering real estate may not like the idea of becoming the landlord.

As the Real Estate Market Adapts, Get Diversification With ASET

In times of inflation, it helps to add real assets, and exchange traded fund (ETF) investors can do this all with one fund: the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). A study by global investment firm BlackRock showed that real assets can outperform stocks and bonds in an inflationary environment.

Worried About Inflation? Add Real Assets With ASET

Not only can real assets complement a portfolio with diversification, but they can also provide an inflation hedge. Consider the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET).

Add Real Assets to Hedge Against Inflation with ‘ASET'

As inflationary pressure continues to push upward, one way to counteract the rise is through real asset ETFs like the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). As opposed to holding multiple assets like precious metals or commodities like oil, ASET can give investors exposure to it all through one position.

Counteract Inflationary Pressure with a Real ‘ASET' ETF

Traditionally, an inflationary scenario might compel investors to embrace Treasury inflation protection securities (TIPS) and other assets with a reputation for damping rising consumer prices. This time around, advisors and investors may want to consider an equity-based approach with real assets.

An Inflationary Icon: 1 Fund with 3 Inflation-Fighting ETFs

Amid low interest rates and a weak dollar, the market is ripe for real asset ETF strategies. Investors looking for broad-based exposure to real assets such as energy, infrastructure, and real estate can check all of those boxes and then some with the FlexShares Real Asset Allocation Index Fund (NasdaqGM: ASET).

‘The ETF of ETFs': A FlexShares Real Asset Strategy

SPDR Gold Trust

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Gold has been a stellar performer for not just precious metals, but for real assets in general. With more market uncertainty permeating throughout the capital markets, the precious metal’s rally past $2,000 is alive and well, but can it maintain its mojo?

Can Gold Maintain Its Mojo and Stay Above $2,000

Real assets like gold have been prime beneficiaries of the coronavirus pandemic as a safe haven amid the market uncertainty. Additionally, opportunities can arise for real assets in general and not just gold specifically.

Take a Closer Look at Real Assets During All This Uncertainty

Covid-19 has certainly wreaked havoc on the retail housing market with social distancing and lockdown restrictions putting a damper on showing homes or open houses. At least that’s what conventional wisdom might be saying, but those in the know are optimistic that real estate prices won’t be hurt by the coronavirus pandemic as economies look [.

Real Estate Prices Won’t Be Hurt by Covid-19, Says Broker

The latest housing data may not evoke a sense of positivity, but nonetheless, market experts are hopeful that real estate could be poised for a summer rebound. Real estate historically shows an uptick during the summertime so a return back to normalcy following the coronavirus pandemic could certainly be of benefit to real estate-focused exchange-traded [.

Real Estate Could be Poised for a Summer Rebound

Low-interest rates thanks to the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates near zero through the year 2022 can give rookie real estate investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios with tangible, real assets. However, not everyone can own a piece of real estate just yet and one option can be real estate investment trusts [.

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