GLD / ETF · DATA AS OF 2026-10-23
If you invested $1,000
in SPDR Gold Shares
If you invested $1,000 in SPDR Gold Shares 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $3,006.48 as of 2026-10-23, with dividends reinvested.
SPDR Gold Shares: the long view
| $1,000 invested | Actual start | Value today | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | 2025-10 | $995.90 | -0.41% |
| 3 years ago | 2023-10 | $1,991.47 | 25.81% |
| 5 years ago | 2021-10 | $2,199.88 | 17.08% |
| 10 years ago | 2016-10 | $3,006.48 | 11.64% |
| 15 years ago | 2011-10 | $2,190.81 | 5.37% |
| 20 years ago | 2006-10 | $6,085.82 | 9.45% |
| First month covered here | 2004-12 | $8,370.09 | 10.22% |
Dividends reinvested. Requested periods use the latest available month as their endpoint; shorter histories start at the first available month.
A little, every month
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $25,967.29. Contributions start the following month.
Against the benchmark
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in SPDR Gold Shares became $3,006.48; $1,000 in SPY became $4,186.78 with dividends reinvested.
Your questions, answered
What would $1,000 invested in SPDR Gold Shares 10 years ago be worth?
If you invested $1,000 in SPDR Gold Shares 10 years ago (2016-10), it would be worth $3,006.48 as of 2026-10-23, with dividends reinvested.
How would $100 a month in SPDR Gold Shares have performed?
Investing $100 at each monthly close after the starting month (2016-10), with no initial lump sum, would turn $12,000.00 contributed into $25,967.29. Contributions start the following month.
How does this compare with the S&P 500?
Over 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in SPDR Gold Shares became $3,006.48; $1,000 in SPY became $4,186.78 with dividends reinvested.
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