If You Invested $1,000.00 in Silver (spot) in 2021

Silver (spot) (XAG)

If you had invested $1,000.00 in Silver (spot) in 2021, it would be worth $3,312.70 today.

Value today

$3,312.70

+231.3% total return over 5 years

Your investment grew 3.3× over 5 years.

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Investment results at a glance

Initial

$1,000.00

Final value

$3,312.70

Total return

231.3%

CAGR

25.9%

Max drawdown

-40.3%

Profit

$2,312.70

Multiple

3.31x

Annualized return

25.9%

Data through 2026-03-12.

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Performance insights

Total return was +231.3%
Average annual return (CAGR) was +25.9%
Worst drawdown was -40.3%

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A $1,000.00 investment in Silver (spot) grew more than 3× over 5 years.

Value over time

Year2020

Value$1,000.00

Annual return—

Year2021

Value$885.92

Annual return-11.4%

Year2022

Value$906.20

Annual return+2.3%

Year2023

Value$905.86

Annual return+0.0%

Year2024

Value$1,099.04

Annual return+21.3%

Year2025

Value$2,663.45

Annual return+142.3%

Year2026

Value$3,312.70

Annual return+24.4%

About Silver (spot)

Silver is a precious metal with industrial and investment demand. It is used in electronics, solar panels, and as a store of value.

Silver tends to move with both precious metals and industrial demand, which can make its price swings larger than Gold’s over some periods.

Start	2020-12-31
End	2026-03-12

What this shows

Results use the first available close in 2021 through 2026-03-12.

FAQ

What does this page show?

It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.

How is CAGR calculated?

CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.

Where does the data come from?

We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.

Does this include dividends?

Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.

Is this financial advice?

No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.