Gold vs. S&P 500 Long-Term Returns: Chart

Gold is a safe heaven asset class. During adverse market conditions for stocks gold tend to perform better and vice versa. To put it another way, bear market in stocks can be bull market for gold and vice versa. The following chart shows the  long-term return of Gold vs.  S&P 500: Click to enlarge Source: Is …

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U.S. vs. Canada: Comparing Equity Market Returns and Benchmark Sector Weightings

The economy of Canada is mainly natural resources based whereas the US economy is well diversified. Accordingly materials and energy are two of the major sectors in the benchmark TSX Index. The following chart shows the total returns and sector weights in the benchmark index of Canada and the US: Click to enlarge   Note: …

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