Inflation Hedges - Gold vs. TIPS

It's a tough call, both have pros and cons. While physical gold has the historical track record, TIPS offer a direct link to inflation protection without the volatility of a commodity, assuming you hold to maturity.

Interesting point about current real rates. I've always seen gold as more of a 'crisis' hedge than a pure inflation hedge, while TIPS are directly linked to CPI. Might be worth considering the duration of your intended hedge too.

ผมเห็นด้วยว่าตอนนี้ทองน่าสนใจกว่าครับ ด้วยสภาวะตลาดแบบนี้ TIPS อาจจะให้ผลตอบแทนที่ยังไม่คุ้มค่าความเสี่ยงเท่าไหร่

It's an interesting question with real rates where they are. While physical gold has its merits as a historical hedge, the liquidity and government backing of TIPS are hard to ignore, especially for long-term protection against inflation.