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lalasushi said: "In my investment portfolio i allocate between 7% and 19% of my total investment funds toward inflation protection in order to protect myself in case of a major economic downturn so that i may enter the market strongly (one of my investment plans). I plan on using I bonds for a significant part of the inflation protection, but only buy them when they are at 2.5% above and beyond inflation adjustment while using a treasury ETF as my secondary inflation protection. Do you feel that this is adequate protection for my plan and a good allocation of funds for my goal or would alternative investments be more beneficial?"

AlfredSokol said: "Sounds good to me, especially if you expect the inflationary rate to remain static."

lalasushi said: "I expect inflation to be steady in the next 5 years with rapid inflation in the 5-15 year period from now. I feel that in that time frame other developed economies will begin to pose more of a threat to consumer price levels in this country as well as the possible emergance of Africa in the Free Trade Sphere. Oil will add to long term inflation as well, we will most likely not see alternative fuel sources in any timeframe under 30 years."

Sunny said: "do you have one you like? how is it backed? is there a 'default' downside? thanks"

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