$1,000 in Platinum 10 years ago = $1,868
If I'd invested $1,000 in Platinum
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,755 | +75% |
| 3 years ago | $1,552 | +55% |
| 5 years ago | $1,549 | +55% |
| 10 years ago | $1,868 | +87% |
| since inception (1997) | $4,346 | +335% |
Return by year (Platinum)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -18% | $819 (-18%) |
| 2025 | +114% | $1,755 (+75%) |
| 2024 | -5% | $1,674 (+67%) |
| 2023 | -7% | $1,552 (+55%) |
| 2022 | +11% | $1,727 (+73%) |
| 2021 | -10% | $1,549 (+55%) |
| 2020 | +20% | $1,855 (+86%) |
| 2019 | +13% | $2,093 (+109%) |
| 2018 | -15% | $1,783 (+78%) |
| 2017 | +4% | $1,848 (+85%) |
| 2016 | +1% | $1,868 (+87%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Platinum? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Platinum returned +6%/yr on average (best year 2025, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $1,868. 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 Platinum give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Platinum returned on average +6%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2025 (+114%), worst: 2018 (-15%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Platinum 5 years ago be worth?
About $1,549 today (+55% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Platinum a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Platinum has risen over the long run (+6%/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.