$1,000 in Oil (WTI) 10 years ago = $2,555
If I'd invested $1,000 in Oil (WTI)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,392 | +39% |
| 3 years ago | $1,179 | +18% |
| 5 years ago | $1,951 | +95% |
| 10 years ago | $2,555 | +156% |
| since inception (2000) | $3,067 | +207% |
Return by year (Oil (WTI))
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +65% | $1,648 (+65%) |
| 2025 | -16% | $1,392 (+39%) |
| 2024 | -5% | $1,321 (+32%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,179 (+18%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,258 (+26%) |
| 2021 | +55% | $1,951 (+95%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $1,716 (+72%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $2,084 (+108%) |
| 2018 | -25% | $1,567 (+57%) |
| 2017 | +12% | $1,762 (+76%) |
| 2016 | +45% | $2,555 (+156%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Oil (WTI)? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Oil (WTI) returned +10%/yr on average (best year 2021, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $2,555. 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 Oil (WTI) give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Oil (WTI) returned on average +10%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2021 (+55%), worst: 2018 (-25%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Oil (WTI) 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,951 today (+95% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Oil (WTI) a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Oil (WTI) has risen over the long run (+10%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2018). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.