Precious Metals vs. Real Estate Investment Comparison

Your Investment Overview

Proposed Initial Investment Amount ($):

Investment Time Horizon (Years):

Primary Investment Goal:

Your Risk Tolerance:

Precious Metals Scenario

Type of Precious Metal (Optional):

Estimated Annual Appreciation Potential (%):

This is your estimate for the metal's price increase per year.

Purchase Premium/Transaction Costs:

Cost Type:

Annual Storage & Insurance Costs:

Cost Type:

Selling Discount/Transaction Costs:

Cost Type:

Perceived Liquidity:

Real Estate Investment Scenario

This section assumes an all-cash purchase for direct comparison of asset class returns before leverage. You can factor in leverage benefits/costs into your appreciation and cost estimates if desired.

Type of Real Estate Investment:

Estimated Annual Property Value Appreciation (%):

Estimated Gross Annual Rental Yield (% of Property Value):

Annual Operating Expenses:

As % of:

Operating expenses include property tax, insurance, maintenance, management, vacancy allowance, etc.

Purchase Closing Costs (% of Property Price):

Estimated Selling Costs (% of future sale price):

Perceived Liquidity:

Comparison Summary: Precious Metals vs. Real Estate

Disclaimer: This comparison tool provides estimates based on user-provided inputs, which are inherently speculative for future appreciation and costs. Actual investment outcomes can vary significantly due to market volatility, changing economic conditions, and individual circumstances. Both precious metals and real estate markets carry unique and substantial risks. This information is for educational and illustrative purposes only and does NOT constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct thorough personal research (DYOR) and consult with qualified financial and real estate advisors before making any investment decisions. Tax implications are not considered in this analysis.