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Mohamed El-Erian says the Fed’s inflation screwup will ‘go down in history’ — but he’s using these 3 stocks to take advantage

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Mohamed El-Erian says the Fed’s inflation screwup will ‘go down in history’ — but he’s using these 3 stocks to take advantage

If a prominent economist is right, the Federal Reserve’s reaction to skyrocketing inflation is “going to go down in history as one of the worst inflation calls.”

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The Fed has said for months that inflation is a “transitory” trend triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at asset management firm Allianz SE, doesn’t agree.

“They got stuck on the narrative and held on to it for too long,” El-Erian says in an interview with Bloomberg. “The result of which is they’re looking at inflation that is much higher than they ever expected … much broader than they expected … and that’s going to last even longer than they expected.”

Fortunately, El-Erian has helped load his firm’s portfolio with several inflation-ready stock picks. If you’re looking for a safe way to invest your extra cash, here are three stocks that could keep or grow their value if inflation is here to stay.

Microsoft

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It may not get the publicity it once did, but Microsoft’s tech is everywhere. And the company’s cloud computing expertise should allow it to earn a fair chunk of a market that tech research firm Gartner says could grow to more than $360 billion in 2022.

Cloud computing is both the present and future of business. In companies of a certain size, it’s a must; they simply don’t have the option of cutting back on reliable cloud services — and Microsoft’s Azure definitely qualifies — just because inflation is driving prices higher.

In fact, it was growth in Azure revenue that helped Microsoft smash its revenue target by almost $3 billion in the second quarter of 2021. This year, the company’s stock is up 56%.

You might be able to put off the purchase of a new Windows laptop because of higher prices, but thousands of companies running Azure don’t have the same flexibility.

On that note, if today’s high prices are tempting you to stop buying stocks, remember you can always build a portfolio using nothing more than your “spare change.”

PayPal

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Just because prices are going up, it doesn’t mean people have cut back on using PayPal. The online payment leader processed over $1 trillion worth of transactions in the last year, taking a tasty little nibble out of each one.

Inflation is actually great news for PayPal. It can collect higher fees from each payment without having to raise prices on its own.

PayPal has set itself up for long-term success, too. In addition to the 32 million merchants who use its primary services, the company has expanded into credit cards, QR code payments and point-of-sale software, making it a player both on- and offline.

PayPal stock is hovering around $190 a share. That’s down about 18% since the beginning of the year — but if it’s still too pricey, you can always use an app that allows you to buy fractions of shares. That way you can invest with as much money as you’re willing to spend.

JPMorgan

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Banks tend to do well when inflation rears its ugly head. The Fed increases interest rates, and banks begin generating revenue by offering more expensive loans and mortgages.

And if you’re going to roll the dice on a bank, going with America’s largest isn’t a bad strategy.

JPMorgan just wrapped up a solid third quarter, with a 19% increase in deposits year-over-year, net interest income beating expectations by around $200 million and investment banking revenue up 50% versus the same period last year.

And that was all during a period when interest rates were at record lows. A little tightening by the Fed, and things could be looking even sweeter.

JPMorgan stock has been on a tear this year — it’s up 30% since the calendar flipped over — so if you’re planning to nab some shares, waiting may not be in your best interest.

Another inflation hedge with growth potential

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If rising inflation makes you hesitant about the stock market altogether, it may be time to take a look at a real asset that can generate some real returns.

An investment in productive U.S. farmland could put you on the right side of both rising commodity and land prices. And with the global population continuing to grow, it’s not like the demand for food will decrease any time soon.

Farmland used to be off-limits to the average investor, but not anymore. Thanks to a new investment platform, securing a stake in multiple thriving farms is as simple as planting your money and watching it grow.

This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.

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