Gold vs. Equity: Which Investment Wins for Long-Term Wealth?

• The article compares investing Rs. 5,000 monthly for 15 years in Mutual Funds (equity) versus Gold.
• Mutual Funds, with an estimated 12% return, could yield Rs. 25,22,879 (Rs. 9 lakhs investment + Rs. 16,22,879 profit).
• Gold, with an estimated 10% return, could yield Rs. 20,89,621 (Rs. 9 lakhs investment + Rs. 11,89,621 profit).
• Equity mutual funds offer higher returns but come with higher risk, while gold provides stable, lower-risk returns.
• Investors should choose based on their financial goals and risk tolerance, with experts recommending gold for risk-averse individuals.

Why It Matters: Equity investments offer higher potential returns than gold over 15 years, but gold provides a safer, stable option.