Investors are challenged today with how to build a portfolio of companies that will do well in a heightened inflationary environment. American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) is one company that is poised to perform in a heightened inflationary environment. As one of the largest utility companies in the United States, operating in primarily regulated markets, it is well positioned for most market conditions. Adding in the recent stock price weakness, and now is a good time to add this impressive utility as inflation reaches levels not seen in 30 years.