The chart below, courtesy of the World Gold Council (WGC), shows that
annual gold returns were around 15 percent on average in years when inflation was 3 percent or higher year - over-year, between 1970 and 2017.
Not exact matches
According to the
annual hedge fund manager rich list compiled by Absolute
Return magazine, huge bets on
gold and a market recovery netted Paulson US$ 4.9 billion in 2010, beating his record in 2007, when shorting the market earned him US$ 3.7 billion.
From 2006 to 2011, stocks routinely topped the charts of the
annual returns of several benchmark asset classes, bested usually only by
gold.
On the contrary, from 1983 through 2004, inflation averaged about 3 %, but the nominal
annual return on
gold in Canadian dollars during this period was — 0.3 %.
The
Gold Card has at least some exclusive benefits and features which make up for its high
annual rate of $ 160, as well as a better points earning rate that helps users improve
return they get on each dollar they spend.
The Permanent Portfolio (with a 25 %
gold position) has
annual returns from 1972 to the present that are comparable with other balanced portfolios with FAR less volatility.
Here's a sample portfolio that should yield a 5.5 %
annual return through a mix bonds, dividend bonds and
gold.
The examples I've used here assume stocks, bonds, and
gold return a stead
annual average.
Perhaps over the next thirty years,
gold will average an
annual return of 6.8 % and stocks an average
return of 1 %.
Both the Scotiabank
Gold American Express and Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite earn ~ 4 % in cash equivalent
return on gas and groceries for lower
annual fees than this American Express
Gold Rewards card.
In general, the
Gold Delta SkyMiles doesn't offer very many benefits in
return for its $ 95
annual fee.
- Guaranteed rewards seats for an
annual family trip:
Gold and Platinum members can enjoy peace of mind knowing they are guaranteed up to four
return economy reward seats a year.
Other Notable Features: 24 -
Gold - Plated stainless steel front and carbon back; no foreign transaction fees; $ 200
annual fee credit; $ 100 Global Entry credit; Priority Pass Select membership; 24/7 Luxury Card concierge service; global luggage delivery service; car rental services, including upgrades and discounts; cruise privileges; private jet and yacht charter services; chauffeured transportation; airport meet and greet; baggage delay insurance; trip delay insurance; travel accident insurance; car rental insurance; trip delay / cancellation / interruption insurance; travel assistance; price protection; purchase protection;
return protection; extended warranty; ID theft protection; access to Mastercard priceless cities; access to exclusive events and experiences; private golf club access; luxury magazine; special surprises
Tata AIA Life Insurance Maha Life
Gold: It provides
annual return and bonuses till 85 years of age.