Can I use the tool without creating an account?

Yes, the Gold Portfolio Visualizer runs directly in your browser and does not require registration or login to access all features.

What does the inflation‑adjusted option do?

When selected, the calculator adjusts returns to reflect changes in purchasing power, allowing you to compare real growth versus nominal growth over the chosen period.

How are the date ranges determined?

The tool provides a dropdown list of years from 1975 to 2026; you can select any start and end year within that range to test different historical periods.

Can I include regular contributions or withdrawals in my simulation?

Yes, the tool offers options to contribute a fixed amount or withdraw a fixed amount or percentage each period, which affects the portfolio's growth trajectory.

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Asset Class Comparison Tool

Provided byWorld Gold Councilgold.org

The portfolio simulator lets you build hypothetical portfolios using major asset classes including gold. You can set ...

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What Asset Class Comparison Tool does

The Gold Portfolio Visualizer & Backtest on the World Gold Council website is a portfolio simulator that lets users build hypothetical portfolios using major asset classes, including gold. Users set an amount, choose a date range, and select rebalancing frequency to analyze historical performance and risk metrics. The tool outputs nominal or inflation-adjusted comparisons across asset classes, providing a practical way to model portfolio behavior over time. The World Gold Council version distinguishes itself by focusing specifically on gold within a broader asset class context, offering preset date ranges, multiple rebalancing options (annual, quarterly, monthly, or bands), and the ability to include fixed contributions or withdrawals. Compared to generic calculators, it combines a clean interface with asset‑class flexibility and gold‑specific data, all without requiring a login. Explanatory notes and FAQs are embedded directly on the tool page, helping users understand assumptions and results without leaving the site.

Step by step

How to use the World Gold Council Asset Class Comparison Tool

1
Set the initial Amount in US dollars.
2
Select a From date and a To date from the calendar picker to define the analysis period.
3
Choose a Rebalancing frequency: No rebalancing, annual, semi‑annual, quarterly, monthly, or bands (5%/25%).
4
Decide whether to Inflation‑adjust the results by selecting Yes or No.
5
Optionally set fixed contributions or withdrawals, then run the simulation to view historical performance and risk metrics.

Is it right for you

Best for

Investors and analysts who want to model how gold and other asset classes would have performed in a personal portfolio over a specific historical period, especially those interested in inflation‑adjusted outcomes and flexible rebalancing st

Limitations

Results are based on historical index data and may not predict future performance.
No unit switching beyond US dollars; currency conversion is not supported.
Input fields and date ranges are fixed to the tool's preset options, limiting custom start/end years outside the provided list.

Questions

Asset Class Comparison Tool FAQ

Can I use the tool without creating an account?: Yes, the Gold Portfolio Visualizer runs directly in your browser and does not require registration or login to access all features.
What does the inflation‑adjusted option do?: When selected, the calculator adjusts returns to reflect changes in purchasing power, allowing you to compare real growth versus nominal growth over the chosen period.
How are the date ranges determined?: The tool provides a dropdown list of years from 1975 to 2026; you can select any start and end year within that range to test different historical periods.
Can I include regular contributions or withdrawals in my simulation?: Yes, the tool offers options to contribute a fixed amount or withdraw a fixed amount or percentage each period, which affects the portfolio's growth trajectory.

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