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Real Returns and Currency Hedges

Understand why dynamic inflation hurdle: when local inflation was 12% (2015), a 15% nominal return generated real wealth.

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Real vs nominal returns

Understand why dynamic inflation hurdle: when Nigerian inflation was 12% (2015), a 15% nominal return generated real wealth.

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Why cash loses value

Understand why the 'minimum cash' principle: in high-inflation environments, cash minimisation is rational — not reckless.

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Inflation-beating investments

Understand why business pricing power as inflation hedge: companies are not passive inflation victims — they adjust prices.

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Dollar-denominated savings

Understand why legitimate dollar access channels: domiciliary accounts (the most established — any Nigerian bank, typically requires passport and some documentation).

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Commodities as hedges

Understand why nigerian retail commodity access: direct commodity futures trading is complex and risky for beginners.

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