Performance of Gold vs. Other Asset Classes: Chart

Gold is an important asset to own. During times of capital market contractions gold can act as a cushion and help protect a portfolio from severe declines.

The following chart shows the performance of gold over other asset classes in different time periods:

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Source: The Many Uses of Gold, US Funds

Related ETF:

  • SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)

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