$1,000.00 Invested in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 2021 (5 Years Ago)
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Investing $1,000 in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust for 5 years would have grown to about $1,912.83 in this historical window. That represents roughly +91.3% total return and about 13.0% annually. In practical terms, this was a strong medium-term period on past data, but outcomes depend heavily on timing.
Current value
$1,912.83
+91.3% total return over 5 years
What this means
- Same dollar amount, different ticker: compare other “$X invested” pages for context.
- Figures are nominal; inflation is not subtracted here.
- Illustrative only—not a forecast.
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Data through 2026-04-27.
Investment growth over time
Shows portfolio value and ROI over the period.
Historical context
This page shows how a one-time investment in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 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.
Performance insights
- Total return was +91.3%
- Average annual return (CAGR) was +13.0%
- Worst drawdown was -25.4%
Value over time
About SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Historical performance and investment scenarios for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. Data is for education and research only.
| From | 2020-12-31 |
| To | 2026-04-27 |
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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 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
This view is most useful for apples-to-apples checks: the same dollar amount over the same recent five-year window across tickers. It highlights how different assets behaved in one shared period—not what they will do next. Not financial advice.