Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) current share price is $236.59. The gold spot price is $4,808.10 per troy ounce. Using the formula: VAW in gold = $236.59 × 31.1035 ÷ $4,808.10 = 1.5305 grams of gold per share.
The Real Wealth Growth Rate measures the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of VAW when denominated in gold. A positive rate means the stock has outperformed gold as a store of value, while a negative rate indicates gold has been a better wealth preserver than holding VAW shares over the measured period.
"Real Wealth Growth Rate" measures the annualised compound growth rate (CAGR) of a stock when priced in gold — hard money that cannot be printed. A positive value means genuine wealth creation. A negative value means purchasing power is shrinking, even if the dollar price rises.
