Inflation Adjustment
As of: 09/11/2026, 09:31
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One of the most frequently cited reasons for a precious metals savings plan is protection against loss of purchasing power. But how well does gold actually work as inflation protection — and what does that mean for your real returns?
£
Metal
Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), base 2020 = 100. As of: 2026-09
Current Value
560.72 £
- Invested
- 1,000.00 £
- real return
- −43.9 %
Inflation-adjusted (CPI: 78.3% cumulative): 80.8 → 144.1
Gold ·
Accumulated
64.05 g
1,000.00 £ ·
2006-11 →
560.72 £ ·
real return −43.9 %
7,262.71 £
Return +626.3 %
- real return
- +307.2 %
- Current Value
- 4,072.36 £
Simulation based on historical daily closing prices. Purchase on the first of each month. No transaction costs or spreads included.