$1,000 in Silver 10 years ago = $5,079
If I'd invested $1,000 in Silver
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,280 | +128% |
| 3 years ago | $2,932 | +193% |
| 5 years ago | $2,657 | +166% |
| 10 years ago | $5,079 | +408% |
| since inception (2000) | $14,283 | +1328% |
Return by year (Silver)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $998 (0%) |
| 2025 | +129% | $2,280 (+128%) |
| 2024 | +29% | $2,933 (+193%) |
| 2023 | 0% | $2,932 (+193%) |
| 2022 | +2% | $2,999 (+200%) |
| 2021 | -11% | $2,657 (+166%) |
| 2020 | +55% | $4,123 (+312%) |
| 2019 | +10% | $4,534 (+353%) |
| 2018 | -10% | $4,101 (+310%) |
| 2017 | +7% | $4,391 (+339%) |
| 2016 | +16% | $5,079 (+408%) |
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 +18%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2021) — $1,000 would have become $5,079. 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 +18%/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 $2,657 today (+166% 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 (+18%/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.