Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index (^XAU)
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index had a return of 11.13% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.18% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index had an annualized return of 7.42%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.23%, indicating that Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index did not perform as well as the benchmark.
^XAU
11.13%
-9.12%
2.19%
9.18%
5.67%
7.42%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
26.63%
1.18%
10.44%
27.03%
13.30%
11.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ^XAU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -9.67% | -7.20% | 20.53% | 5.08% | 8.77% | -5.37% | 10.89% | 1.04% | 3.13% | 1.56% | -6.66% | 11.13% | |
| 2023 | 10.47% | -14.82% | 15.58% | 1.93% | -8.65% | -1.93% | 5.86% | -7.24% | -8.81% | 3.51% | 10.88% | 1.90% | 4.00% |
| 2022 | -5.07% | 14.24% | 10.93% | -9.98% | -9.71% | -13.70% | -2.15% | -9.82% | 2.92% | 2.38% | 16.86% | 0.11% | -8.22% |
| 2021 | -3.88% | -5.63% | 2.75% | 5.76% | 15.36% | -13.90% | 1.84% | -6.75% | -11.26% | 8.95% | 0.47% | 1.12% | -8.68% |
| 2020 | -2.79% | -9.42% | -16.14% | 43.99% | 5.65% | 7.54% | 19.64% | -0.21% | -7.22% | -1.93% | -3.99% | 7.03% | 34.86% |
| 2019 | 7.98% | -0.59% | 0.67% | -6.81% | -1.60% | 20.15% | 4.17% | 12.94% | -10.69% | 8.17% | -0.10% | 11.93% | 51.32% |
| 2018 | 2.80% | -10.71% | 3.64% | 0.04% | 2.67% | -2.08% | -5.26% | -14.31% | -1.60% | -1.38% | 0.28% | 9.62% | -17.13% |
| 2017 | 16.36% | -7.82% | -0.96% | -0.80% | 0.35% | -3.13% | 5.62% | 5.63% | -6.07% | -4.08% | -2.19% | 7.37% | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 1.46% | 39.08% | 8.75% | 33.58% | -13.21% | 21.17% | 12.95% | -18.24% | 4.25% | -7.50% | -8.13% | -1.28% | 74.08% |
| 2015 | 15.44% | -3.10% | -14.87% | 11.25% | -4.35% | -9.41% | -24.66% | 1.81% | -4.50% | 11.24% | -10.30% | -1.84% | -34.14% |
| 2014 | 7.80% | 9.75% | -8.39% | 1.16% | -7.80% | 18.58% | -1.97% | 3.44% | -20.69% | -20.01% | 5.41% | 0.57% | -18.27% |
| 2013 | -9.61% | -10.32% | 1.13% | -19.45% | -1.83% | -16.03% | 9.54% | 4.75% | -9.69% | 1.77% | -9.06% | -2.67% | -49.18% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ^XAU is 24, meaning it’s performing worse than 76% of other indices on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index (^XAU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index was 83.04%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index drawdown is 38.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.04% | Apr 11, 2011 | 1201 | Jan 19, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -73.13% | Sep 21, 1987 | 3329 | Nov 17, 2000 | 1358 | Apr 19, 2006 | 4687 |
| -68.81% | Mar 17, 2008 | 157 | Oct 27, 2008 | 489 | Oct 6, 2010 | 646 |
| -56.14% | Mar 6, 1984 | 605 | Jul 25, 1986 | 181 | Apr 13, 1987 | 786 |
| -28.79% | May 11, 2006 | 23 | Jun 13, 2006 | 320 | Sep 20, 2007 | 343 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index volatility is 9.72%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.