Gold faces tough competition from Rolex Watches for best options to save money. Check full list

Gold, Rolex watches, US Treasury Bills, other government bonds are best options to save your money, according to a study. The study shows Gold has an average real return of 12.8 per cent, followed by Rolex watches at 2.8 per cent, US Treasury Bills at 3.4 per cent, UK Gilts at 4.2 per cent, US Bond Notes at 3.3 per cent.

Canada GoC Bonds had average real return at 3.6 per cent, Italy BTPS at 2.2 per cent, Australia CGS Bonds at 2.7 per cent, Singapore SGS Bonds at 2.8 per cent, and Japan JGBs at 2.6 per cent.

This February 2026 study by Taurex examined which forms of saving performed the best over the past five years. It evaluated assets such as gold and platinum, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, luxury items including designer bags and watches, and government bonds. Each asset was rated using four criteria: growth after inflation, price stability, frequency of value drops, and the level of public interest it attracted.


Gold is the best asset for storing money in 2025, bringing the highest 13 per cent annual returns after accounting for inflation. Rolex watches come second as the most reliable savings option, with prices going up every year between 2021 and 2025 without a single drop. US Treasury Bills outperformed all other government bonds, returning 3.4 per cent annually with the smallest price swings.

Average Real Return is based on the authentic growth of an asset excluding inflation. This indicator hints at the purchasing power over time.

Bitcoin has an average real return at 58.01 per cent but the best savings asset score was low at 77. Gold, Rolex watches, and US Treasury bills are in top three savings asset score.