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Stocks, Real Estate or Gold? Here’s What People Think the Best Investment Is Now

By: Brenden Rearick
Brenden Rearick
Reporter | Joined March 2023
Brenden Rearick is a news reporter for Money who has covered investing and many other personal finance topics for almost four years. He has been a news reporter for Money since March of 2023.
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Published: May 12, 2023 4 min read

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When it comes to growing your wealth, deciding where to put your cash can feel like an impossible task. There are so many options, from gold to bonds to stocks to real estate and beyond.

These investing options aren’t exactly created equally, either. Some are considered safer, others higher-earning yet volatile.

Which one is the overall best kind of investment, though?

According to a new Gallup poll, lots of people seem to think their money is best invested in real estate in the long term. Notably, gold is gaining traction among investors again, too.