Nasdaq priced in gold
What Nasdaq is worth when the price is counted in gold instead of dollars.
One Nasdaq was worth 6.49 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026.
Price in US dollars: $27,366
Change in gold and in US dollars
| Period | In gold | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +12% | +18.9% |
| 5 years | −21.8% | +87.7% |
| 10 years | +53.2% | +417% |
As of 9 October 2026. Over five years, Nasdaq gained 87.7% in US dollars and lost 21.8% against gold.
Nasdaq in gold terms
The Nasdaq Composite carries the large technology companies and has outrun most other indices in dollar terms. Pricing it in gold asks a harder question: did technology stocks gain against a form of money nobody can issue, or mostly against a dollar that was being diluted? The chart shows the index in ounces of gold, with the same history as the dollar chart but a different verdict in several periods.
Questions about Nasdaq in gold
How much is Nasdaq worth in gold?
One Nasdaq was worth 6.49 troy ounces of gold on 9 October 2026. Its price in US dollars was $27,366.
How has Nasdaq performed in gold terms?
Measured in gold, Nasdaq changed by +12% over one year, −21.8% over five years, +53.2% over ten years, as of 9 October 2026. In US dollars the changes were +18.9% over one year, +87.7% over five years, +417% over ten years.