$1,000 in GLD (SPDR Gold) 10 years ago = $3,762
If I'd invested $1,000 in GLD (SPDR Gold)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,576 | +58% |
| 3 years ago | $2,250 | +125% |
| 5 years ago | $2,140 | +114% |
| 10 years ago | $3,762 | +276% |
| since inception (2004) | $8,714 | +771% |
Return by year (GLD (SPDR Gold))
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -4% | $963 (-4%) |
| 2025 | +64% | $1,576 (+58%) |
| 2024 | +27% | $1,996 (+100%) |
| 2023 | +13% | $2,250 (+125%) |
| 2022 | -1% | $2,233 (+123%) |
| 2021 | -4% | $2,140 (+114%) |
| 2020 | +25% | $2,671 (+167%) |
| 2019 | +18% | $3,148 (+215%) |
| 2018 | -2% | $3,087 (+209%) |
| 2017 | +13% | $3,482 (+248%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $3,762 (+276%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in GLD (SPDR Gold)? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years GLD (SPDR Gold) returned +14%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2021) — $1,000 would have become $3,762. 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 GLD (SPDR Gold) give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, GLD (SPDR Gold) returned on average +14%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2025 (+64%), worst: 2021 (-4%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in GLD (SPDR Gold) 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,140 today (+114% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is GLD (SPDR Gold) a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, GLD (SPDR Gold) has risen over the long run (+14%/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.