Gold, Bitcoin or Stocks: Who’s winning the 2026 race for returns?

Gold has outperformed both bitcoin and Indian equities in 2026, while bitcoin has led the recent rally. Bitcoin's 27% gain over the past week and month is a notable surge, but it remains down 8% for the year. This mixed performance highlights the varying fortunes of different assets in the current market, with investors seeking to understand which ones are likely to deliver strong returns in the future.

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The returns on different assets such as gold, Indian equities, and bitcoin have been varying, with bitcoin leading the recent rally. This variation in returns could lead to a shift in investor preferences.

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