Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VUS.TO) current share price is $118.25. The gold spot price is $4,808.10 per troy ounce. Using the formula: VUS.TO in gold = $118.25 × 31.1035 ÷ $4,808.10 = 0.7650 grams of gold per share.
The Real Wealth Growth Rate measures the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of VUS.TO 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 VUS.TO 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.
