3 share ideas that could ride out inflation

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We take a closer look at 3 share ideas looking to ride out inflation.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

19 July 2023

In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 7.9% year-on-year. This was in line with the Bank of England’s forecast, but it’s still almost four times over their 2% target.

For businesses, high levels of inflation can cause problems. Higher input costs make it harder to earn the same profit per sale as you did before, and workers usually demand higher wages to face the rising costs of living. All in all, it's usually a tricky thing to manage.

But some businesses are better equipped to ride the inflation wave compared to others – here we look at three.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure an investment is right for you, seek advice. Investments and any income they produce will rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Figures shouldn’t be looked