What do you think is a better Investment? Gold or Real Estate...
By sankethadiga
@sankethadiga (1087)
India
December 1, 2006 6:38pm CST
Hello friends, I have an assignment at college which pertains to the Case study of Investment Opportunities. We were asked to weigh different options and draw up a conclusion on the pro's and con's of the topic.
I was reading more about it and then I had this idea of posting it here and getting inputs from people aroun the world. What is the best option? Is investing in a stable Currency like Euro or USD recommended?
Thanks, good day.
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15 responses
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
2 Dec 06
But real estate is subject to correction right? But I haven't heard of gold prices depreciating and they are quite stable.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
2 Dec 06
Thankyou for your opinion and I'm looking forward for some in detail feedback from you my dear friend.
Bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
What do you think about Investments in the Stock Market? I forgot mentioning it in the discussion, but, stocks are like a roulette, you never know which way they turn.
@september_1st (3209)
• Romania
2 Dec 06
Definetely real estate investment, earnings in this domain are substantial.
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@september_1st (3209)
• Romania
2 Dec 06
Agree, you can invest in real estate for short time results while using gold as a long term solution.
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
2 Dec 06
Yeah, it surely is. In the city where I live, people have become millionaires overnight after a real estate boom, and the boom is showing no signs of dying down as land prices have simply richochetted off towards the sky in Bangalore.
But Gold is steady and stable, what do you say?
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
2 Dec 06
Thankyou my dear friend for your valuable comments.
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@ssh123 (31073)
• India
2 Dec 06
For the last 3 years, investment in real estate (with good title deeds and clear ownership)is far more better than gold, although gold prices keep increasing. Money in real estate is doubling in 3 years compared to incremental increase in gold. This is more so for Bangaloreans.
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Thankyou sir, it's true that land prices are sky rocketing and the recent report that a square foot of land in a Prime locality in Mumbai, which offered panoramic view of the lovely city, costed around Rs.73,000 ( around 1660 US dollars ) further bolsters your views and I too think it's a very good option.
But gold is better when it's long term investment, what do you say?
Thankyou sir, for your response. Good day to you.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
What do you think about Investments in the Stock Market? I forgot mentioning it in the discussion, but, stocks are like a roulette, you never know which way they turn.
What do you have to say?
Waiting eagerly for your response, good day.
@girsang (353)
• Indonesia
2 Dec 06
i think both of instrument is very favourite invesment for nowadays, but i think gold is better invesment.
Gold make significant price improvement in the last 2 years, and will improve in every year because demand for gold also improvement.
India is the bigest consument of gold and demand for gold always improve in the next year
Many country in the world have made a gold as their fund reserves because they woried about USD($) shown bad performance and more fluctuatife
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Agree with your point of views. Yeah, the Dollar has been a bit shaky of late, it's no more the same old robust currency it used to be.
Yeah, India surely is the largest market for gold and the gold rush is showing no signs of decline
Thankyou for responding, good day to you.
What do you say about stock market investments?
Bye.
@HimArticles (1137)
• India
2 Dec 06
Investment in gold is more secure and easy to buy but if you want high growth rate then it is better to invest in real estate. Investment in real estates varies from place to place with in each country. In recent years the growth rate in real estates increase very fast and between 3 to 4 years of investment it yields almost double the money, gold has no such potential to make money double in just in 3 years. Therefore, if you want more security then preference goes with gold and if you want quicker growth of money then invest in real estate.
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
8 Dec 06
Well, I completely agree with you sir. You need a cushion to take the blow if you incur losses in Stock Trading. It can be fatal investing all of the money in it.
Your answers warranted a best response mark, sir. Thankyou once again.
Good day to you, bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Absolutely sir, I think I'm also of the same opinion. But the fact that gold is slow has been a thing of the past, I think gold values have almost doubled in the last 5-6 years.
I think gold is worth the time instead of playing the high stakes real estate musical chairs!
What do you think about Investments in the Stock Market? I forgot mentioning it in the discussion, but, stocks are like a roulette, you never know which way they turn.
@HimArticles (1137)
• India
7 Dec 06
Thanks for best response remarks. Well, you raised the good question. Yes, I agree with you, investment in stock is pure gambling. All the time you have to keep your eyes on the market. Since last year one year there is tremendous growth stock market. In my opinion, investment in stock need back cushion. If your have the capacity to bear loses then it is not bed idea to invest in stocks.
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@chiquitita (1226)
• Indonesia
4 Dec 06
According to my experience gold is the best choice. I'm not saying that real estate is not good, but gold seems more flexible and almost as "liquid" as money. It's easier to buy, and it's easy to sell as well. Here in my province almost everyone invest their fund in gold. I'm sorry I cant explain scientifically as I dont economical study background. Cheers!
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@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
5 Dec 06
Your views have been very helpful, and you don't need a background, it's the experience which counts.
I agree with your views and thank you for giving me invaluable insights.
Good day to you, bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Could you please assert the reasons please?
I hate monosyllables and one liners.
hope you understand, bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
I don't think I understand your point of view, au contraire, It's real estate which makes quick bucks and gold is slow, but steady in it's ascent.
Don't you think so?
Could you please shed some more light, please?
Thankyou, Good day to you.
Regards.
@Meljep (1666)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Seems like gold would be a good thing to buy. If you buy real estate you could be caught up in the imminant domain law and have your property seized if a government agency deems it appropriate.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
2 Dec 06
Oh yes, I hadn't quite seen it from this point of view. Thankyou so much for your valuable feedback, they have been of immense help.
I also feel gold is very steady and stable, whereas real estate can make or break you.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Thankyou for responding, good day to you. Bye.
Regards,
Sanketh Adiga
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Once again, please state good reasons for your rationale.
Good day, bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
I hadn't quite seen it this way, thanks for valuable inputs.
Good day to you, bye.
@sankethadiga (1087)
• India
3 Dec 06
Yes, exactly my point of view.
Thankyou for your valuable comments. Good day to you.
