In particular, ETF funds track the performance of corresponding indexes. If the market rises steadily, the net value of index funds will certainly rise, and vice versa. In the long run, for example, 5 years, 10 years and 20 years, it is an inevitable trend for the market center of gravity to move up steadily, so the long-term prospect of ETF funds is still very optimistic.
Compared with securities, the price of gold is opposite to some extent, because besides its storage value, its hedging function is also the main reason why investors are flocking to it at present. In other words, the financial attribute of gold (investment speculation) is getting stronger and stronger. Once the global economy has embarked on the pace of sustained recovery, the price of securities (stocks and bonds) will rise, and the price of gold will inevitably be suppressed, so funds that invest in gold cannot be immune. In fact, the current gold price has been seriously overdrawn at 1.800 USD/oz.
Therefore, if you want to insist on holding it for a long time, it is safer to use index funds, and short-term gold speculation funds can also be used.
The above personal views are for reference only.