What your dollars bought then, held in gold, versus held in dollars.
Held in Dollars (CPI adjusted)
$0
Held in Physical Gold
$0
Wealth Preservation Ratio
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Historical gold prices from the London fix. CPI from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gold's long-duration wealth preservation is well-documented, but the path is not smooth. From 1980 to 2001, gold lost roughly 70 percent in real terms before the 2002 to 2011 run restored it.