Gold is often touted as a hedge against inflation, but does the data back this up?
Inflation steadily rose from 1975 to 2024: $100 in 1975 = $590 today.
Gold skyrocketed from $176/oz to $2,685/oz over the same period, but not without volatility:
Spikes: 1980, post-2005, and 2022 onward.
Declines and stagnant periods in between.
Conclusion: Gold can outperform inflation at times, but its volatility makes it an imperfect hedge.
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