$1,000.00 Invested in NVIDIA 2021 (5 Years Ago)

NVIDIA (NVDA)

Investing $1,000 in NVIDIA for 5 years would have grown to about $16,592.11 in this historical window. That represents roughly +1559.2% total return and about 69.6% annually. Overall, this reflects strong medium-term performance on past data, not a promise of the next five years.

Current value

$16,592.11

+1559.2% total return over 5 years

What this means

  • This is one horizon; performance pages cover other lengths.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.
  • Illustrative only—not a forecast.

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Investment results at a glance

Initial
$1,000.00
Value today
$16,592.11
Total return
1559.2%
CAGR
69.6%
Profit
$15,592.11
Multiple
16.59x
Annualized return
69.6%

Data through 2026-04-27.

Historical context

This page shows how a one-time investment in NVIDIA would have changed in value over the selected period using historical price data. It is designed to help illustrate past growth, drawdowns, and long-term return behavior, not to predict future performance. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.

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Performance insights

  • Total return was +1559.2%
  • Average annual return (CAGR) was +69.6%
  • Worst drawdown was -66.4%
NVIDIA turned $1,000.00 into $16,592.11 over the selected 5-year period.

Value over time

Year2020
Value$1,000.00
Annual return
Year2021
Value$2,252.85
Annual return+125.3%
Year2022
Value$1,119.42
Annual return-50.3%
Year2023
Value$3,793.34
Annual return+238.9%
Year2024
Value$10,286.48
Annual return+171.2%
Year2025
Value$14,285.71
Annual return+38.9%
Year2026
Value$16,592.11
Annual return+16.1%

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation designs graphics processors and chips for gaming, data centers, and AI. It is a leading technology stock.

NVIDIA is a large‑cap growth stock, so results can be sensitive to earnings surprises, valuation shifts and broader sentiment toward its sector.

From2020-12-31
To2026-04-27

What this shows

Uses first available close in 2021 through 2026-04-27.

How this historical result is calculated

  • This page uses historical closing price data for NVIDIA over the selected period.
  • For lump-sum scenarios, the starting value is based on the selected investment amount and the historical price at the chosen start date.
  • Results do not include taxes, fees, spreads, slippage, or other transaction costs unless explicitly stated.
  • Corporate actions such as stock splits, and dividends where supported by the data source, may be reflected depending on asset type and data availability.
  • This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Final verdict

Best read as a single five-year snapshot with a uniform contribution story; another window can read very differently. Not advice.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows how a one-time historical investment would have changed in value over the selected period.
How is the final value calculated?
The result applies historical price change from the selected start date to the latest available date to the initial amount.
Does this include dividends?
Dividend and split adjustments may be reflected where supported by the data source and asset type.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.