$1,000 in Silver 10 years ago = $4,260
If I'd invested $1,000 in Silver
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,912 | +91% |
| 3 years ago | $2,459 | +146% |
| 5 years ago | $2,228 | +123% |
| 10 years ago | $4,260 | +326% |
| since inception (2000) | $11,978 | +1098% |
Return by year (Silver)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -16% | $837 (-16%) |
| 2025 | +129% | $1,912 (+91%) |
| 2024 | +29% | $2,460 (+146%) |
| 2023 | 0% | $2,459 (+146%) |
| 2022 | +2% | $2,515 (+152%) |
| 2021 | -11% | $2,228 (+123%) |
| 2020 | +55% | $3,458 (+246%) |
| 2019 | +10% | $3,802 (+280%) |
| 2018 | -10% | $3,440 (+244%) |
| 2017 | +7% | $3,682 (+268%) |
| 2016 | +16% | $4,260 (+326%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Silver? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Silver returned +16%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2021) — $1,000 would have become $4,260. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Silver give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Silver returned on average +16%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2025 (+129%), worst: 2021 (-11%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Silver 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,228 today (+123% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Silver a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Silver has risen over the long run (+16%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2021). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.