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About Gold and it's Historical Performance
- Gold has served as a long-term store of value. Since January 1971 (over 50 years), gold as appreciated 7.94% per annum. Since 2000 (over 20 years), 8.69% per annum
- Stocks have outperformed gold and bonds in three out of the past five decades since 1970. However, gold has outperformed stocks and bonds materially in the 1970s and 2000s
- Gold historically outperforms in inflationary environments and when financial markets are falling
Gold's Historical Performance During Stress Events
- Gold typically rises during stock market sell offs and performs better than bonds during stock market sell offs.
- Gold has shown resilience during stress events.
- Gold is one of the largest global financial markets, with total world gold supply worth approximately USD $12.1 trillion (at current values) and a finite supply below ground (about USD $3.1 trillion) limiting supply-induced inflation
