Why Gold Continues to Shine Brighter Than Stocks

The recent increase in gold prices in the United States and around the world has been driven by a confluence of economic, financial, and political factors.  This environment, where gold has outperformed U.S. GDP and the four major U.S. stock markets, began in 2000 and has continued to date (see Exhibits 1, 2, 3).  We outline 13 reasons why gold has outperformed most major investments and why it is likely to continue attracting individual and institutional investors.  1. A haven during uncertain times. Throughout history, people —…Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei OilPrice.com Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei OilPrice.com