Since 2000, Australian investors have navigated booms, busts, and everything in between. But when we step back and look at the big picture, the numbers tell a striking story:
- Gold: Up 11x – the quiet overachiever
- Equities (ASX S&P200): Up 2.5x – steady, but no fireworks
- Bonds (ASX S&P Australian Fixed Interest Index): Up 3.4x – predictable, yet lagging
In an era marked by economic volatility, high sovereign, business, and consumer debt, and shifting market dynamics, gold has quietly outpaced both equities and bonds, proving its resilience as a store of value. While stocks and bonds play their role, gold remains the asset that thrives when uncertainty takes centre stage.
For investors thinking long term, the question may not be whether gold belongs in a portfolio—it’s how much.
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