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What's performing well in fiat money (Dollars, Euros, etc.) might be losing value in gold. Track how assets, currencies, and economies perform against the one form of money that is for thousands of years.
The Modern Way to Measure Real Value-97%
USD purchasing power lost vs gold since 1971
5000+
Years as a reliable store of value
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Central banks control gold supply
See how major assets perform when measured in gold. This removes the distortion of currency debasement and shows true value changes.
Explore our latest articles analyzing assets, economies, and currencies when measured in gold—revealing insights beyond fiat currency measurements.
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When central banks print trillions in new currency, comparing investments in dollars gives a distorted view. Gold provides an honest baseline for measurement.
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Gold has maintained purchasing power for thousands of years unlike fiat currency
Unlike fiat, gold's annual supply growth is limited to ~1.5% by mining output