Introduction
Inflation is a persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. It erodes the purchasing power of money and can have detrimental effects on investment portfolios. Investors often seek out inflation hedging strategies to protect their portfolios from the negative impact of inflation. This thesis aims to explore the effect of inflation hedging strategies on portfolio performance.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Thesis
1.9 Definition of Terms
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.1 Concept of Inflation Hedging
2.2 Types of Inflation Hedging Strategies
2.3 Historical Performance of Inflation Hedging Strategies
2.4 Relationship Between Inflation and Portfolio Performance
2.5 Empirical Studies on Inflation Hedging Strategies
2.6 Criticisms of Inflation Hedging Strategies
2.7 Behavioral Finance Perspectives on Inflation Hedging
2.8 Role of Central Banks in Managing Inflation
2.9 Impact of Inflation Expectations on Portfolio Decisions
2.10 Summary of Literature Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Sample Selection
3.4 Data Analysis Techniques
3.5 Variables and Hypotheses
3.6 Model Specification
3.7 Ethical Considerations
3.8 Limitations of Methodology
Chapter Four: Discussion of Findings
4.1 Descriptive Statistics
4.2 Analysis of Inflation Hedging Strategies
4.3 Impact of Inflation on Portfolio Performance
4.4 Relationship Between Inflation Expectations and Portfolio Decisions
4.5 Comparison of Different Inflation Hedging Strategies
4.6 Robustness Checks
4.7 Implications for Investors
4.8 Future Research Directions
Chapter Five: Conclusion and Summary
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations for Investors
5.4 Contributions to Literature
5.5 Limitations of Study
5.6 Suggestions for Future Research
Thesis Overview:
The Effect of Inflation Hedging Strategies on Portfolio Performance
Inflation is a key concern for investors as it can erode the value of their portfolios over time. This thesis aims to investigate the impact of inflation hedging strategies on portfolio performance. The research will involve a comprehensive literature review to understand the concept of inflation hedging, types of strategies available, historical performance, and empirical studies on the topic. The methodology will include data collection, sample selection, and analysis techniques to test the relationship between inflation hedging strategies and portfolio performance. The findings will be discussed in detail, highlighting the implications for investors and suggesting future research directions. Overall, this thesis will contribute to the existing literature on inflation hedging strategies and provide valuable insights for investors looking to protect their portfolios from the effects of inflation.
