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Real Assets Can Help Investors Stay Grounded When Markets Are Uncertain

Written by Harrison Street Private Wealth | Aug 13, 2025 9:00:00 PM

Markets have been anything but calm in 2025. News of new tariffs in April led to a sharp drop in stocks and wider credit spreads, shaking investor confidence.

While markets eventually bounced back on hopes for rate cuts and easing inflation, the volatility was a reminder of how quickly conditions can change.

That’s why many investors are looking beyond traditional stocks and bonds to real assets like infrastructure, real estate, farmland and timberland.

  • Real assets showed more stability during the recent market swings, as shown in the graph below
  • Real assets offer long-term income potential and diversification benefits

We believe real assets can be a valuable complement to traditional investments, especially in unpredictable markets.


If you’re an RIA looking to diversify your clients’ portfolios with real assets, let’s connect.