Gold Outshines Stocks, Property: 20-Year Investment Report Reveals Top Performer

• Gold delivered a 15.6% CAGR return over 20 years, surpassing Nifty 50 (12.6%), real estate (7.8%), and debt (7.6%).
• A 3% difference in returns translates to a significant gain: 1 lakh annual investment yields 1.27 crore in gold vs. 87 lakh in Nifty 50 over 20 years.
• Despite temporary dips, gold provides positive returns 78% of the time by year-end and consistently beats inflation over 10-15 year cycles.
• Investor interest in gold is growing, with over 24,000 crore rupees invested in Gold ETFs in January 2026, double the previous month.
• Financial advisors recommend allocating 10-15% of a portfolio to gold for inflation hedging and market stability.