$1,000 in Natural gas 10 years ago = $1,418
If I'd invested $1,000 in Natural gas
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $985 | -1% |
| 3 years ago | $741 | -26% |
| 5 years ago | $1,305 | +31% |
| 10 years ago | $1,418 | +42% |
| since inception (2000) | $637 | -36% |
Return by year (Natural gas)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -10% | $899 (-10%) |
| 2025 | +10% | $985 (-1%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,318 (+32%) |
| 2023 | -44% | $741 (-26%) |
| 2022 | +20% | $888 (-11%) |
| 2021 | +47% | $1,305 (+31%) |
| 2020 | +11% | $1,453 (+45%) |
| 2019 | -22% | $1,127 (+13%) |
| 2018 | 0% | $1,122 (+12%) |
| 2017 | -21% | $890 (-11%) |
| 2016 | +59% | $1,418 (+42%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Natural gas? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Natural gas returned +4%/yr on average (best year 2016, worst 2023) — $1,000 would have become $1,418. 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 Natural gas give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Natural gas returned on average +4%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2016 (+59%), worst: 2023 (-44%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Natural gas 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,305 today (+31% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Natural gas a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Natural gas has risen over the long run (+4%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2023). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.