Interestingly, do you know which investment changed the most when governments abandoned the gold standard and inflation became a permanent feature of the financial system?

  • Government bonds 119 votes (25.6%)
  • Property 139 votes (29.9%)
  • Gold 128 votes (27.5%)
  • Cash 79 votes (17.0%)

Total votes: 465

Answer: Property.

Inflation didn’t just change prices – it changed investing. As governments gained greater freedom to create money, inflation made mortgages easier to repay in real terms, helping fuel decades of strong property returns. It’s a reminder that when the monetary system changes, so do the biggest investment winners.