Returns on a 100k Investment In Different Asset Classes After 20 Years

When it comes to long-term investing, the numbers tell a powerful story. The chart above highlights how a QAR 100,000 investment can grow over 20 years depending on the asset class chosen.

The comparison covers cash and cash equivalents, public bonds, public equity, private credit, and private equity — each offering very different outcomes.

At the lower end, parking money in cash and cash equivalents delivers a modest return. At just 2% annually, the investment grows to only QAR 149,000 after two decades. 

Public bonds do better, with 6% yearly returns pushing the total to QAR 321,000. While safe, these options clearly limit wealth creation over the long term.

Public equity starts to show more meaningful growth. At 10% returns, the investment compounds to QAR 673,000, while at 12% it reaches QAR 965,000. 

For investors willing to take on more risk, private credit and private equity offer higher potential. With annual returns in the 16–20% range, the same investment could reach QAR 1.9 million to nearly QAR 3.8 million.

The significance for investors in Qatar is clear: asset allocation decisions shape long-term outcomes. Understanding the trade-off between risk and reward is essential, and this chart demonstrates the value of compounding across different investment classes.

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