Seven funds to shield your portfolio from inflation and rising interest rates

With prices and interest rates on the rise, it's tough being an investor. But there are options to help ride out the storm. Rupert Hargreaves picks seven funds that should provide protection for your portfolio.

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It’s a pretty tough time to be an investor right now. The global economy faces a mounting series of challenges, and to make matters worse, central banks are embarking on the most aggressive bout of monetary tightening seen since the financial crisis.

Unfortunately, there is no sure-fire strategy investors can use to navigate these challenges unscathed. However, there are some options available to help ride out the storm.

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Rupert Hargreaves
Contributor and former deputy digital editor of MoneyWeek

Rupert is the former deputy digital editor of MoneyWeek. He's an active investor and has always been fascinated by the world of business and investing. His style has been heavily influenced by US investors Warren Buffett and Philip Carret. He is always looking for high-quality growth opportunities trading at a reasonable price, preferring cash generative businesses with strong balance sheets over blue-sky growth stocks.

Rupert has written for many UK and international publications including the Motley Fool, Gurufocus and ValueWalk, aimed at a range of readers; from the first timers to experienced high-net-worth individuals. Rupert has also founded and managed several businesses, including the New York-based hedge fund newsletter, Hidden Value Stocks. He has written over 20 ebooks and appeared as an expert commentator on the BBC World Service.