Real asset ETFs offer multiple ways of gaining total return while mitigating the brunt of inflation. RLY is an actively managed ‘fund of funds’ that invests in a variety of other real asset ETFs. For those seeking a one-ticker solution to real asset exposure, RLY could be an appealing pick. See More: New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 1.6% in JuneDon’t Overlook the Real Estate Opportunity SetReal estate is another real asset that can perform well amid inflation. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) offers straightforward access to the real estate sector.