you are really a simpleton skol.
in the S&P, as with the companies in any index that fall in value are pushed out of that index.
then newer more valuable companies get listed. that's how it works
it keeps it looking like there is growth, but its not across the board growth..
and as for your other point in gold not being easy to sell and getting ripped off by some unscrupulous entity..
hahahah, you are a joking mate
its as easy as. take it to Perth Mint, they will buy it at about 97% of its spot value as long as its stamped.....
they take a clip, exactly the same as brokers do on equities. even you scribbling away on your E-trade account will notice there is always a cost to wear. whatever buying or selling
so FOR ONCE and FOR ALL>
there are a lot of people who make money by trading gold. gold miners and precious metals.
there's a lot of people who lose money in the stock market,
and those who play the currency market also lose, and suffer a commission for the traders. so i fail to see how you can say gold is different to any other investment.
