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title: The Hottest Commodity Right Now Isn't Gold — It's Handbags
description: "With the Treasury offering sub-zero real interest rates, investors are looking for new assets to serve as a hedge in their investment portfolios. Gold has been a popular option, but lately, there's been a new contender: shares in Birkin handbags from Hermes. This Barron's article explains the rise of a new alternative asset class."
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# [The Hottest Commodity Right Now Isn't Gold — It's Handbags](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/the-hottest-commodity-right-now-isnt-gold-its-handbags)

 Written by [Barry Investment Advisors](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/author/barry-investment-advisors) | Aug 26, 2020 2:44:00 PM

With the Treasury offering sub-zero real interest rates, investors are looking for new assets to serve as a hedge in their investment portfolios. Gold has been a popular option, but lately, there's been a new contender: shares in Birkin handbags from Hermes. This Barron's article explains the rise of a new alternative asset class.  

                                                       

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