Can these three funds help clients beat inflation?

Investors used to a benign inflationary environment can no longer rely on their savings accounts to produce an inflation-beating return, unless they want savings to be eroded over the long term. Adrian Lowcock (pictured), senior investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, has picked three funds which he expects to help protect investors if inflation does shoot higher this year. Equity Income In the last 3 years Equity Income has managed to beat inflation, growing 36.47% compared to the 13.21% RPI has eroded the value of money. As such, it is a natural choice for investors looking t...