What would $999 spent on a MacBook Air M1 be worth if invested in gold instead?

Based on gold prices, $999 invested in gold on 2020-11-17 would be worth approximately $1,430 today — a gain of +43.2%.

How do I calculate what my money would be worth in gold?

Use the free Gold Instead calculator at https://goldinstead.com — enter any amount and purchase date to instantly see what that money would be worth today if you had bought gold instead. Supports one-time purchases and monthly dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

Is gold a good investment compared to consumer goods?

Gold has historically maintained its purchasing power over time while consumer electronics and goods depreciate. Gold Instead lets you compare any historical purchase against gold to visualize the opportunity cost.

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Gold vs MacBook Air M1

Apple launched the revolutionary MacBook Air M1 at $999 in November 2020. Here's what that $999 in gold would be worth today.

You spent$999November 17, 2020

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Gold at that date$1,885/oz16.5g purchased

If you'd bought gold instead, today you'd have

$858.276

▲ +43.2%

+$431 gained

16.5g of gold · $2,698/oz today

InvestedToday

$999$1,430

Gold context

0.5301 oz of gold purchased at $1,885/oz. Gold is $2,698/oz today — up 43% since Nov 2020.

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