Gold (GC=F)
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold, 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
Gold had a return of 24.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 30.88% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Gold had an annualized return of 7.09%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Gold did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 24.50% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -3.03% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 7.49% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 30.88% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.49% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.09% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GC=F, 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 | -0.68% | -0.13% | 8.39% | 3.34% | 1.37% | 0.21% | 4.24% | 2.77% | 5.71% | 3.89% | 24.50% | ||
| 2023 | 6.03% | -5.21% | 8.60% | -0.14% | -0.27% | -2.46% | 0.59% | -0.05% | -3.80% | 6.04% | 3.00% | 1.19% | 13.34% |
| 2022 | -1.78% | 5.82% | 1.04% | -0.39% | -3.58% | -2.41% | -1.66% | -4.09% | -1.45% | -1.61% | 6.14% | 4.22% | -0.43% |
| 2021 | -2.42% | -6.45% | -0.09% | 2.39% | 7.65% | -6.67% | 2.33% | -0.23% | -3.09% | 2.17% | -1.20% | 3.04% | -3.47% |
| 2020 | 4.17% | -1.19% | 0.90% | 7.37% | 2.56% | 2.04% | 12.00% | -0.89% | -3.04% | -1.49% | -5.54% | 6.61% | 24.59% |
| 2019 | 3.24% | -0.52% | -1.86% | -0.54% | 2.32% | 5.68% | 2.55% | 7.64% | -3.10% | 1.75% | -2.81% | 3.68% | 18.87% |
| 2018 | 2.50% | -1.76% | 0.90% | -1.77% | -0.69% | -3.11% | -2.92% | -0.92% | -1.62% | 4.12% | -1.28% | 4.76% | -2.14% |
| 2017 | 5.10% | 3.64% | -0.11% | 0.17% | 1.09% | -1.95% | 2.44% | 4.08% | -3.00% | -0.83% | -0.07% | 2.60% | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 5.29% | 10.52% | -0.95% | 5.59% | -6.09% | 10.30% | 1.10% | -2.90% | 0.37% | -2.33% | -8.99% | -1.78% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 7.99% | -5.15% | -0.37% | -2.78% | 1.17% | -1.62% | -6.32% | 3.98% | -2.15% | 2.44% | -6.62% | -0.52% | -10.44% |
| 2014 | 3.18% | 6.56% | -3.16% | 0.27% | -2.89% | 6.45% | -2.47% | -0.48% | -5.65% | -3.54% | 0.31% | 0.74% | -1.50% |
| 2013 | -0.85% | -4.99% | 1.41% | -9.61% | -3.69% | -9.84% | 4.39% | 6.49% | -7.89% | 2.11% | -4.76% | -3.89% | -28.24% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of GC=F is 84, placing it in the top 16% of futures on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold (GC=F) 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 Gold. 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 Gold was 44.36%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 1314 trading sessions.
The current Gold drawdown is 7.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.36% | Aug 22, 2011 | 1237 | Dec 17, 2015 | 1314 | Jul 22, 2020 | 2551 |
| -29.73% | Mar 18, 2008 | 168 | Nov 13, 2008 | 227 | Sep 10, 2009 | 395 |
| -21.92% | May 11, 2006 | 103 | Oct 3, 2006 | 245 | Sep 18, 2007 | 348 |
| -20.87% | Aug 6, 2020 | 613 | Sep 25, 2022 | 339 | Dec 1, 2023 | 952 |
| -15.17% | Feb 5, 2003 | 44 | Apr 6, 2003 | 111 | Sep 8, 2003 | 155 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Gold volatility is 5.11%, 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.