$10,000 compounded at a hypothetical 7% annually becomes approximately $38,700 after 20 years.
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Compounding in context.
Gold has no contracted yield. Its outcome depends on market price, currency conditions and the period measured.
At 2% annual inflation, $10,000 retains approximately $6,730 of today’s purchasing power after 20 years. Cash still provides liquidity and optionality.
Educational illustration only. Hypothetical rates are not forecasts or expected returns. No asset class is recommended. Outcomes vary by period, currency, fees, taxes, inflation and volatility. The 2% illustration reflects the midpoint of the Bank of Canada’s inflation-control target range.
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