Gold (USD) gained +520% --that is 18.75% pa compound
S&P500 gained +310%--- that is 5.25% pa compound
You didn't have to subscribe to any stock newsletter, worry over recession or when to sell.
Gold prospered long term through the up and down cycles.
But with greater uncertainty looming over the years ahead along with greater central bank buying, the longer term prospect for Gold would only get better.