$1,000 in Oil (WTI) 10 years ago = $2,238
If I'd invested $1,000 in Oil (WTI)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,219 | +22% |
| 3 years ago | $1,033 | +3% |
| 5 years ago | $1,708 | +71% |
| 10 years ago | $2,238 | +124% |
| since inception (2000) | $2,686 | +169% |
Return by year (Oil (WTI))
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +44% | $1,443 (+44%) |
| 2025 | -16% | $1,219 (+22%) |
| 2024 | -5% | $1,157 (+16%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,033 (+3%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,102 (+10%) |
| 2021 | +55% | $1,708 (+71%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $1,502 (+50%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $1,825 (+83%) |
| 2018 | -25% | $1,372 (+37%) |
| 2017 | +12% | $1,543 (+54%) |
| 2016 | +45% | $2,238 (+124%) |
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 +8%/yr on average (best year 2021, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $2,238. 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 +8%/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 $1,708 today (+71% 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 (+8%/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.