$1,000 in Gold 10 years ago = $3,933
If I'd invested $1,000 in Gold
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,570 | +57% |
| 3 years ago | $2,284 | +128% |
| 5 years ago | $2,201 | +120% |
| 10 years ago | $3,933 | +293% |
| since inception (2000) | $15,242 | +1424% |
Return by year (Gold)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -4% | $961 (-4%) |
| 2025 | +63% | $1,570 (+57%) |
| 2024 | +28% | $2,013 (+101%) |
| 2023 | +13% | $2,284 (+128%) |
| 2022 | 0% | $2,281 (+128%) |
| 2021 | -4% | $2,201 (+120%) |
| 2020 | +29% | $2,845 (+185%) |
| 2019 | +15% | $3,262 (+226%) |
| 2018 | -2% | $3,192 (+219%) |
| 2017 | +14% | $3,626 (+263%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $3,933 (+293%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Gold? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Gold returned +15%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2021) — $1,000 would have become $3,933. 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 Gold give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Gold returned on average +15%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2025 (+63%), worst: 2021 (-4%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Gold 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,201 today (+120% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Gold a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Gold has risen over the long run (+15%/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.