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Q: You recently responded to a question suggesting investing in materials as ‘inflation protection’. I have zero exposure to the sector. I have 10% of my portfolio in IBIT in lieu of precious metals.

Would you consider bitcoin exposure as an effective alternative to materials for inflation protection?

Also, please offer your top 3 names in the materials sector, Canada or US, ranked if possible.

Thank you.
Asked by Karim on June 27, 2025
5i Research Answer:
We would consider BTC as having some inflation protection properties, particularly in the sense...

Authors of this answer, directors, partners and/or officers of 5i Research and/or affiliated companies have a financial or other interest in IBIT.

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