There is a new way of looking at investments and that printing money is a good thing because it will drive up stocks over 100%, according to some information in economic forums. Gold may go up 2-4 times depending on QEIII. If a QEIII, Gold may lose its luster but until the stimulus to save Obama and Merkle (Germany), Gold should do well.
I presume it was doing gang busters.
Unless adjusted for real inflation, all increases are actually a negative because of taxes.
Inflation might give you a 100% return in dollars, but the government is going to treat that as real return and not just inflation.