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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Lessons in this module
Real vs nominal returns
Understand why dynamic inflation hurdle: when Nigerian inflation was 12% (2015), a 15% nominal return generated real wealth.
Why cash loses value
Understand why the 'minimum cash' principle: in high-inflation environments, cash minimisation is rational — not reckless.
Inflation-beating investments
Understand why business pricing power as inflation hedge: companies are not passive inflation victims — they adjust prices.
Dollar-denominated savings
Understand why legitimate dollar access channels: domiciliary accounts (the most established — any Nigerian bank, typically requires passport and some documentation).
Commodities as hedges
Understand why nigerian retail commodity access: direct commodity futures trading is complex and risky for beginners.
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