Gold (spot) Performance Over 5 years
Gold (spot) (XAU)
For the last 5 years, Gold (spot) went from $1,773.20 to about $4,648.20. That equals roughly +162.1% total return and about 21.3% per year, annualized. Overall, this period reads as milder volatility with a positive total.
Price today
$4,648.20
+162.1% over 5 years
What this means
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- This is one slice of history; other horizons may rank differently.
- Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Gold (spot) 5 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.
This view helps you understand how a commodity like Gold (spot) has performed as a potential hedge or diversifier over the selected horizon.
Who uses this comparison?
Investors looking for inflation hedges or diversification use this page to see how Gold (spot) has moved relative to other asset classes over time.
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Open Gold (spot) CalculatorKey performance metrics
Data through 2026-04-28.
Price performance over time
Shows price growth and drawdowns over the period.
Historical context
This page summarizes gold’s historical performance over the selected period. Gold is often viewed as a macro hedge, and its returns are frequently influenced by inflation expectations, real yields, currency trends, and risk sentiment.
Key takeaways
Performance insights
- Gold (spot) returned +162.1% over 5 years
- Average annual return was +19.0%
- Worst drawdown was -20.4%
Yearly performance
About Gold (spot)
Gold is a precious metal used both as a store of value and in jewelry and industry. It is often seen as a hedge against inflation, currency risk, and periods of market stress. Gold is widely held by central banks and long-term investors as a macro asset, and its price is influenced by real yields, U.S. dollar strength, global demand, and risk sentiment.
Gold is widely held by central banks and long‑term investors as a hedge against inflation, currency risk and periods of market stress.
| From | 2021-04-28 |
| To | 2026-04-28 |
What this shows
Based on daily closing prices from 2021-04-28 to 2026-04-28.
How performance is measured
- Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
- CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
- Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
- Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
- Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
- This page is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.
Final verdict
Best for time-window evaluation: see how this span looked in isolation, then contrast with other periods or tickers on the site. It is context, not a forecast. Educational only.