If you'd invested in Nvidia (NVDA): performance and returns
Looking for Nvidia's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Nvidia have returned?
This calculator shows how much Nvidia stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Nvidia
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,490 | +49% |
| 3 years ago | $13,692 | +1269% |
| 5 years ago | $15,327 | +1433% |
| 10 years ago | $242,828 | +24183% |
| since inception (1999) | $4,378,337 | +437734% |
Return by year (Nvidia)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +7% | $1,073 (+7%) |
| 2025 | +39% | $1,490 (+49%) |
| 2024 | +171% | $4,040 (+304%) |
| 2023 | +239% | $13,692 (+1269%) |
| 2022 | -50% | $6,803 (+580%) |
| 2021 | +125% | $15,327 (+1433%) |
| 2020 | +122% | $34,014 (+3301%) |
| 2019 | +76% | $59,952 (+5895%) |
| 2018 | -31% | $41,362 (+4036%) |
| 2017 | +81% | $74,982 (+7398%) |
| 2016 | +224% | $242,828 (+24183%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NVDA return?
$1,000 invested in Nvidia 10 years ago would be worth $242,828 today, i.e. +73%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NVDA's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+239%). Worst year: 2022 (-50%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NVDA since inception be worth?
Since 1999, $1,000 would have become $4,378,337 (+437734%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Nvidia's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Nvidia pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Nvidia's average annual return (ROI)?
Nvidia's return on investment is about +73%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.