realvärdesaktie

A realvärdesaktie, often translated as a real assets stock or inflation-linked stock, is a type of equity investment designed to offer protection against inflation. These shares typically represent ownership in companies that own or deal in tangible assets whose value tends to increase with general price levels. Examples of such assets include real estate, commodities like oil and gold, infrastructure, and natural resources.

The rationale behind investing in realvärdesaktier is that as inflation rises, the underlying value of these companies' assets also tends to appreciate. This appreciation can translate into higher profits for the company and, consequently, a higher stock price. Therefore, these shares are seen as a way to preserve or grow the purchasing power of an investment during periods of rising inflation, a characteristic that traditional fixed-income investments, like bonds, may struggle to provide.

Companies that might be considered realvärdesaktier often operate in sectors that are intrinsically linked to the price of raw materials or physical goods. For instance, a mining company whose profits are directly tied to the price of gold, or a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns properties whose rental income and market value tend to rise with inflation, could be examples. Investors might allocate a portion of their portfolio to these types of stocks to hedge against the erosion of their capital's value caused by inflation.