Gold Return vs. The Stock Market

Which investment would have netted a better return?

"Where should I put my money to get the best return on investment?" This is a question investors from novice to expert ponder with regularity. The choices can be mind-boggling. When considering investment options, the numbers should speak for themselves. Let’s take a look at gold.

A $10,000 investment: your returns with gold and stocks

Had you invested $10,000 in gold bullion in 2001, your initial investment would have grown to $43,330 by 12/31/11 – an amazing 333% percent increase.

That same $10,000 investment in stocks of the S & P index would have gained $230. That’s only a 2.3% increase.