20 Aug 2026

Property vs Shares vs Gold 10-Year Returns Ranked (NZ Data)

About this episode

Shares, property, gold or term deposits ... over the last 30 years, which one actually made you the most money?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew rank the best- and worst-performing asset classes over 10-, 20-, and 30-year periods. You'll learn:

Which asset class came out on top ... and how close property really was
The currency trick that quietly inflated Kiwi share returns
Why the "best" return depends on whether you value growth or consistency

The highest returns came with the wildest rides. Which one wins depends on what you're really after.

Click the link to get your copy of the Asset Classes Methodology Cheat Sheet

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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Property vs Shares vs Gold 10-Year Returns Ranked (NZ Data)

About this episode

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Exposed Every NZ Property's Secret File. Here's What's In Yours

Rich Dad, Poor Advice What Robert Kiyosaki Got Right And Wrong

We Analysed 4,381 Retirement Plans. Here's What Kiwis Really Want