The Notenstein Realo strategy focuses on real asset investments such as gold and stocks. For Diversification purposes, currency reserves are also included in the portfolio. Preference is given to countries with stable fundamental data or those with abundant natural resources. Although the investments are valued in a defined reference currency and may be subject to substantial price fluctuations, they nevertheless offer better protection against inflation and currency turbulence than allegedly "safe" nominal-value investments with lower price fluctuations.