Dividend Futures as an Inflation Hedge? Aug 10, 2021 View in your browser Dividend Futures as an Inflation Hedge? By Blu Putnam, Chief Economist, CME Group Dividends Futures and Soaring Inflation Dividend growth expected at 10%-15% through 2020s before inflation. When adjusted for inflation, dividend growth turns negative in 2020s. Equities have outperformed dividends amid declining bond yields. Dividend index futures could be an inflation hedge if equities underperform. Read article SEE MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS