$1,000 in Palladium 10 years ago = $2,015
If I'd invested $1,000 in Palladium
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,141 | +14% |
| 3 years ago | $632 | -37% |
| 5 years ago | $462 | -54% |
| 10 years ago | $2,015 | +101% |
| since inception (1998) | $4,079 | +308% |
Return by year (Palladium)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -31% | $694 (-31%) |
| 2025 | +65% | $1,141 (+14%) |
| 2024 | -10% | $1,024 (+2%) |
| 2023 | -38% | $632 (-37%) |
| 2022 | -6% | $592 (-41%) |
| 2021 | -22% | $462 (-54%) |
| 2020 | +35% | $622 (-38%) |
| 2019 | +45% | $901 (-10%) |
| 2018 | +17% | $1,052 (+5%) |
| 2017 | +57% | $1,655 (+66%) |
| 2016 | +22% | $2,015 (+101%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Palladium? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Palladium returned +7%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2023) — $1,000 would have become $2,015. 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 Palladium give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Palladium returned on average +7%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2025 (+65%), worst: 2023 (-38%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Palladium 5 years ago be worth?
About $462 today (-54% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Palladium a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Palladium has risen over the long run (+7%/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.