Prado, MelissaFilipe, Ana Rita de Sousa Mateus2024-10-222024-10-222024-01-152023-12-20http://hdl.handle.net/10362/173884This study evaluates the ability of the U.S. real estate sector to mitigate inflation using NPCRE, FNRE, and DWRTF indices from 1998 to 2023. By applying Fama and Schwert models, cointegration tests, and causality tests, detailed insights into the potential of real assets as an inflation hedge are revealed. The findings challenge existing assumptions by showing varying effectiveness across different segments of real estate in protecting against inflation. Additionally, the inclusion of macro variables highlights their influence on inflation and how it impacts the hedging abilities of real estate segments differently. Cointegration tests demonstrates persistent connections between real estate returns and inflation emphasizing long term associations.engReal Estate returnsInflation hedgeU.S. economyInvestment strategiesmaster thesis203603400