22nd June 2026
Baillie Gifford: Inflation risk: the quiet test of retirement income
Protecting spending power is a key challenge for long-term investors. Steven Hay explores how the Baillie Gifford Monthly Income Fund seeks to provide monthly income while preserving long-term value. Capital at risk and income not guaranteed.Key points
- Inflation can erode retirement income even when account balances rise
- Cash remains useful for short-term spending, but holding too much for too long can weaken future spending power
- The Baillie Gifford Monthly Income Fund aims to provide monthly income while seeking to preserve the value of income and capital over time

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