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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Kumar Gaurav

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

The contest between traditional equities, gold and bitcoin has taken an interesting turn in 2026, with the three major asset classes delivering sharply different returns across various time frames.

While Indian equities have struggled to keep pace, gold has emerged as a strong performer, and bitcoin has staged a powerful recent rebound.

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