Gold, S&P 500, Bitcoin or a deposit: what 1,000 lari became
In short: 1,000 lari invested 5 years ago became the most in gold: 1,799 GEL. Over one year the leader is a lari deposit: 1,095 GEL.
What 1,000 lari is worth today
| Invested in | 1 year ago | 3 years ago | 5 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| gold | 944 ₾ | 1,978 ₾ | 1,799 ₾ |
| the S&P 500 (VOO) | 1,048 ₾ | 1,624 ₾ | 1,321 ₾ |
| Bitcoin | 661 ₾ | 1,881 ₾ | 926 ₾ |
| a lari deposit | 1,095 ₾ | 1,313 ₾ | 1,574 ₾ |
| US dollars (cash) | 958 ₾ | 959 ₾ | 822 ₾ |
| Inflation: what you need for the same buying power | 1,054 ₾ | 1,119 ₾ | 1,237 ₾ |
Calculated to 10.11.2026. Prices are real daily closes, converted at the National Bank rate of each day, with no fees. The deposit assumes today's median 12-month bank rate (9.5%) for the whole period, so it is approximate. Inflation is Geostat data.
How to read this
- Past results say nothing about what comes next. A higher result usually comes with bigger swings and temporary losses.
- Gold and Bitcoin pay no dividend or interest: the result is only the price change. The VOO row shows the price change, without dividends.
- Real results are lower after fees, spreads and tax. Use the calculator for your own amount, term and fees.
FAQ
What is more profitable, gold or a deposit?
The table shows what happened in specific periods, but nothing guarantees the future. A deposit has a known rate and fewer swings; the price of gold moves and pays only when you sell.
Why is VOO shown instead of the S&P 500?
You cannot buy the index itself. VOO is a fund that tracks the S&P 500, so its price reflects what buying it actually looks like.
This is a historical calculation, not investment advice.