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    US Gold & Coin

    Precious Metals Research

    Original data, charts, and analysis from US Gold and Coin. Built for investors, journalists, and anyone who wants to understand how gold and silver actually perform.

    Updated February 2026

    Gold Prices During Every U.S. Recession

    How did gold perform during all 8 U.S. recessions since 1970? Interactive charts, exact price data, and side-by-side comparison with the S&P 500.

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    Updated February 2026

    Gold vs. S&P 500 Performance by Decade

    Decade-by-decade breakdown of gold returns versus stock market returns from 1970 to today.

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    Updated February 2026

    Gold Ownership Statistics in America

    What percentage of Americans own gold? Breakdown by age, income, and state, with year-over-year trends.

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