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Gold Triples, Bitcoin Gains, Nifty Trails FD: What Five-Year Scorecard Of Top Assets Shows
NDTV Profit 1 hr ago·28 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
Over the past five years, gold has delivered the strongest returns among major asset classes, delivering roughly three times the gain of the Nifty 50 index. Bitcoin also posted sizable appreciation, while the Indian equity market lagged behind. Meanwhile, a traditional fixed‑deposit, though offering modest nominal returns, matched the risk‑adjusted performance of equities, highlighting its low‑volatility appeal.
For investors, the data underscores the importance of diversification and the trade‑off between risk and reward. Rising inflation and geopolitical tensions often boost gold’s safe‑haven appeal, whereas crypto’s volatility remains high. Going forward, watch central‑bank policy, interest‑rate trends and any regulatory changes in the crypto space, as they could shift the relative attractiveness of these assets.
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