Can ETF beat inflation?

Could you please elaborate on whether Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have the potential to outperform inflation? Given their diverse range of investment options and liquidity, do ETFs provide investors with a viable strategy to safeguard their portfolios against the erosive effects of inflation? Could you also discuss any specific types of ETFs that might be more effective in this regard, and what factors investors should consider when assessing the inflationary resilience of ETF investments?