Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Equity Outshines Gold and Real Estate for Wealth, Says Expert
Imagine you want to grow your money.
You could put it in gold, real estate, or stocks.
Vijai Mantri says stocks (equity) are the best option because they can earn more money over time.
Gold just sits there, but companies like Titan (a jewelry maker) use gold to make more money by selling jewelry.
Real estate is "real" but can be hard to sell quickly and may have legal troubles.
Equity (stocks) might seem risky sometimes, but in the long run, it usually grows your money better because companies' profits keep increasing.
Vijai Mantri argues that equity is the most predictable asset class in the long run.
He uses the example of Titan Company vs. gold to demonstrate equity's superior returns.
Mantri says gold lacks compounding because it has no earnings, interest, or dividend.
Real estate is illiquid and often an emotional, rather than financial, investment.
Equity's volatility is manageable through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
- Who
- Vijai Mantri, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Strategist of JRL Money
- What
- Explains why equity is a better long-term investment than gold and real estate
- When
- In a recent podcast
- Where
- India
- Why
- To explain why equity remains the only asset that compounds earnings consistently while fighting inflation
- Expert
- Vijai Mantri, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Strategist of JRL Money
- Focus
- Comparing equity, gold, and real estate as investment options
- Key Argument
- Equity offers superior long-term returns due to compounding earnings
- Example
- Titan's share price increased nearly 500x vs. gold's 20x in 20 years
- Equity Advantage
- Consistent earnings growth and inflation resistance