Gold stocks are taking a drubbing, as are most of the other classic inflation hedges. Why? Because inflation fears have abated. The deflationist view of the world is the one that now prevails. That’s why 10-year Treasury yields have dropped all the way down to 3.35% from a high of 3.95% one month ago.

On Friday, my colleague and friend David Fessler provided you with four inflation hedges to consider. Without question, I agree with all of Dave’s recommendations. I just want to add one more inflation hedge to the mix. It’s an under-the-radar one that nobody’s talking about. But they should be. So let me tell you what it is – art investing. But let me stress why it’s imperative you spread the love around and consider investing in all five inflation hedges, not just one.

GM’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and the US Governments International relations

Justice sees the economy heading toward stagflation – the combination of sluggish growth and inflation…

If you’re concerned about rising inflation then you may want to think about investing in natural resources. Timber has been an attractive investment for thousands of years and is one of the best inflation hedges available.

Inflation threats are right around the corner. Eric Fry of the Rude Awakening examines 6 ETFs and how to prepare for the “near-certain arrival of inflation.” He says now is the time to be wary of price increases and these ETFs act as an “insurance policy” to hedge against them.