GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
ETF
$377.91−15.50 (−3.94%)Close Sep 28, 2026
GLD returned 10.29% a year from Nov 2004 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $85,153. It fell 45.56% from Aug 2011 to Dec 2015, and it took 8.9 years to get back to its high.
Nov 18, 2004 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $85,153 | 10.29% | −45.56% | 0.63 |
| $10,000 became | $85,153 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.29% |
| Max drawdown | −45.56% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.63 |
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Growth of $10,000
- GLD
Trailing returns
| Period | GLD |
|---|---|
| 1M | −7.58% |
| 3M | +1.15% |
| 6M | −8.87% |
| YTD | −4.64% |
| 1Y | +8.99% |
| 3Y | +29.69% |
| 5Y | +18.45% |
| 10Y | +11.59% |
| 15Y | +6.07% |
| 20Y | +9.66% |
| Since 2004 | +10.29% |
Metrics
| Return | GLD |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $85,153 |
| Total return | 751.53% |
| CAGR | 10.29% |
| Calendar years | GLD |
| Best year | 63.68% |
| Worst year | −28.33% |
| Positive years | 15 of 21 |
| Risk | GLD |
| Max drawdown | −45.56% |
| Longest drawdown | 8.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.27% |
| Risk-adjusted | GLD |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.63 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.89 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.23 |
| Return | GLD |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $85,153 |
| Total return | 751.53% |
| CAGR | 10.29% |
| Calendar years | GLD |
| Best year | 63.68% |
| Worst year | −28.33% |
| Positive years | 15 of 21 |
| Risk | GLD |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −45.56% |
| Longest drawdown | 8.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.27% |
| Risk-adjusted | GLD |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.63 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.89 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.23 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −45.6% | Aug 2011 | Dec 2015 | Jul 2020 |
| −29.4% | Mar 2008 | Nov 2008 | Sep 2009 |
| −26.4% | Jan 2026 | Jul 2026 | Not yet |
| −22.0% | Aug 2020 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2024 |
| −21.8% | May 2006 | Jun 2006 | Sep 2007 |
Annual returns
| Year | GLD |
|---|---|
| 2004from Nov 18 | −1.31% |
| 2005 | +17.76% |
| 2006 | +22.55% |
| 2007 | +30.45% |
| 2008 | +4.92% |
| 2009 | +24.03% |
| 2010 | +29.27% |
| 2011 | +9.57% |
| 2012 | +6.60% |
| 2013 | −28.33% |
| 2014 | −2.19% |
| 2015 | −10.67% |
| 2016 | +8.03% |
| 2017 | +12.81% |
| 2018 | −1.94% |
| 2019 | +17.86% |
| 2020 | +24.81% |
| 2021 | −4.15% |
| 2022 | −0.77% |
| 2023 | +12.69% |
| 2024 | +26.66% |
| 2025 | +63.68% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | −4.64% |