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Investing in Turkey
Years of high inflation and lira depreciation have made "protecting savings" the central investing question for most Turkish households, more than growth-seeking in the abstract.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- Turkish lira
- Main exchange
- Borsa Istanbul (BIST)
- Regulator
- Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK)
How people invest in Turkey
Gold — often literally under the pillow — is the most trusted inflation hedge; real estate and US-dollar or euro savings follow closely; BIST equities have also drawn retail money as an inflation hedge in their own right.
GoldReal estateForeign-currency savingsBIST equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Turkey use?
Turkey uses the Turkish lira.
What is the main stock exchange in Turkey?
Borsa Istanbul (BIST), overseen by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK).
What do people in Turkey typically invest in?
Gold — often literally under the pillow — is the most trusted inflation hedge; real estate and US-dollar or euro savings follow closely; BIST equities have also drawn retail money as an inflation hedge in their own right.