A Top REIT to Defend Against Inflation More on: Image source: Getty Images Inflation can be a tough beast that’s hard to tame. Many beginner investors haven’t had to grapple with it, given problematic inflation has laid dormant for decades. Market participants are divided into two camps these days: those who believe the recent bout of +3% inflation will be transitory, and those bracing themselves for inflation to hit a “new normal.” Investors don’t need to pick a side, though. In fact, I’d argue it’s far wiser to prepare for both scenarios. Recent inflation headlines can be pretty scary. And while an inflationary environment can take a toll on stock returns, with a concentration of the damage done to growth stocks, I’d discourage investors from trying to predict what inflation or rates will do next. Unexpected inflation poses a major risk to stock investors right now. But if it turns out the Fed was right, and inflation is transitory (there’s no way to know today), a big chunk of today’s beaten-down growth stocks may prove to be severely undervalued.