Whether current turmoil is a correction or a stock market crash there are stocks that investors should consider to protect their wealth. The current turbulence facing the markets is partially due to inflation. Thus, it makes sense to protect one’s investment against the risks of inflation. A lot of the rationale for hedging against inflation also applies to protecting portfolios against downside risk; precious metals, commodities, REITs, and other forms of diversification are smart strategies.Aside from inf ...