What might surprise you is that the precious metal has also beaten the market for the century, 345.39 percent versus 70.62 percent, since December 31, 1999. I believe now might be a good time to increase your exposure to the gold market. --The S&P 500 Stock Index is a widely recognized capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stock prices in U.S. companies. The FTSE Gold Mines Index encompasses all gold mining companies that have a sustainable and attributable gold production of at least 300,000 ounces a year, and that derive 75% or more of their revenue from mined gold. Global Investors as of 9/30/2018: Nevsun Resources Ltd., SSR Mining Inc., Kirkland Lake Gold.

Source: Forbes January 03, 2019 16:18 UTC