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[Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/busting-the-barriers-to-vc-return-exposure) #### [Why is VC Attractive?](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/why-is-vc-attractive) April 3 2024 4 Min Read The AXS FTSE Venture Capital Return Tracker Fund does not invest in venture capital funds or start-u... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/why-is-vc-attractive) #### [How Astoria Sought to Turn Inflation Sensitivity Into an Investor Advantage](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/how-astoria-sought-to-turn-inflation-sensitivity-into-an-investor-advantage) January 10 2024 5 Min Read By the time inflation reemerged from a three-decade hibernation, Astoria Portfolio Advisors and CEO ... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/how-astoria-sought-to-turn-inflation-sensitivity-into-an-investor-advantage) #### [An All-in-One ETF Combining the 3 Top Investments for Inflation](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/an-all-in-one-etf-combining-the-3-top-investments-for-inflation) December 19 2023 5 Min Read Today we face a challenge that lay dormant for years. Inflation rose rapidly in 2021 driven by pande... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/an-all-in-one-etf-combining-the-3-top-investments-for-inflation) #### [3 Major Causes of Inflation and How to Invest for Each](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/3-major-causes-of-inflation-and-how-to-invest-for-each) December 12 2023 6 Min Read Inflation has been a top financial headline for a while due to its pervasive impact on consumers, bu... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/3-major-causes-of-inflation-and-how-to-invest-for-each) #### [Cut in Half? Why Investors Must Earn Real Returns to Overcome Persistent Inflation](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/cut-in-half-why-investors-must-earn-real-returns-to-overcome-persistent-inflation) December 6 2023 4 Min Read Persistent, long-term inflation can cut the purchasing power of investor savings in half. [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/cut-in-half-why-investors-must-earn-real-returns-to-overcome-persistent-inflation) #### [10 Drivers of Persistent Inflation and 5 Inflation-Sensitive ETF Categories to Fight Them](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/10-drivers-of-persistent-inflation-and-5-inflation-sensitive-etf-categories-to-fight-them) December 5 2023 3 Min Read In 2022, inflation spiked to an annualized rate of 9.2%, a 40-year high. Inflation has moderated sin... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/10-drivers-of-persistent-inflation-and-5-inflation-sensitive-etf-categories-to-fight-them) #### [Know the “Big Six” Inflation Indicators](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/know-the-big-six-inflation-indicators) November 29 2023 2 Min Read Inflation is a key dynamic for investors to consider. Appreciating the nuances of inflation and wher... [Read more](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/know-the-big-six-inflation-indicators) #### [5 Equity Sectors to Know for Inflation Shocks and Bear Markets](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/5-equity-sectors-to-know-for-inflation-shocks-and-bear-markets) November 28 2023 5 Min Read Over the long term, stocks have delivered returns well above the inflation rate. For investors with ... 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Why Investors Must Earn Real Returns ...](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/cut-in-half-why-investors-must-earn-real-returns-to-overcome-persistent-inflation) December 5 2023 3 Min Read [10 Drivers of Persistent Inflation and 5 Inflation...](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/10-drivers-of-persistent-inflation-and-5-inflation-sensitive-etf-categories-to-fight-them) November 29 2023 2 Min Read [Know the “Big Six” Inflation Indicators](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/know-the-big-six-inflation-indicators) November 28 2023 5 Min Read [5 Equity Sectors to Know for Inflation Shocks and ...](https://blog.axsinvestments.com/5-equity-sectors-to-know-for-inflation-shocks-and-bear-markets) #### Tag Posts See our [glossary](https://www.axsinvestments.com/glossary/) for definitions of terms and indices. See [Awards & Recognition](https://www.axsinvestments.com/awards-and-recognition) for more details about awards. Ratings, rankings and awards should not be used as the sole basis for evaluating a fund. 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