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Performance
XAUUSD=X Performance Chart
Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) is down 5.2% since the beginning of the year. XAUUSD=X is currently trading at $4,096 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XAUUSD=X shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,308.
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Returns By Period
Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) has returned -5.24% so far this year and 21.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, XAUUSD=X has returned 12.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Gold Spot Price US Dollar
- 1D
- -2.28%
- 1M
- -10.14%
- YTD
- -5.24%
- 6M
- -8.66%
- 1Y
- 21.60%
- 3Y*
- 28.75%
- 5Y*
- 18.21%
- 10Y*
- 12.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
XAUUSD=X Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2007, XAUUSD=X's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, XAUUSD=X closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 17, 2008 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 15, 2013 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.25% | 7.83% | -11.57% | -0.98% | -2.38% | -9.22% | -5.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.70% | 2.07% | 9.32% | 5.27% | 0.02% | 0.42% | -0.40% | 5.63% | 11.03% | 3.74% | 5.47% | 2.39% | 64.75% |
| 2024 | -1.12% | 0.25% | 9.27% | 2.33% | 1.90% | -0.19% | 5.28% | 2.24% | 5.29% | 4.14% | -3.42% | -0.99% | 27.24% |
| 2023 | 5.79% | -5.27% | 7.78% | 1.03% | -1.33% | -2.25% | 2.44% | -1.28% | -4.75% | 7.35% | 2.64% | 1.28% | 13.14% |
| 2022 | -1.67% | 6.23% | 1.49% | -2.07% | -3.15% | -1.64% | -2.29% | -3.11% | -2.87% | -1.71% | 8.25% | 3.08% | -0.25% |
| 2021 | -2.41% | -6.14% | -1.55% | 3.59% | 7.79% | -7.17% | 2.48% | -0.09% | -3.14% | 1.60% | -0.54% | 3.03% | -3.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold Spot Price US Dollar has an annualized alpha of 10.56%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2007.
- This currency captured 20.71% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -20.61%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this currency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.56%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 20.71%
- Downside Capture
- -20.61%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XAUUSD=X ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of currencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| XAUUSD=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.32 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.69 | 2.46 | -1.77 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.85 | 10.92 | -9.07 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gold Spot Price US Dollar. 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 Spot Price US Dollar was 44.69%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 1187 trading sessions.
The current Gold Spot Price US Dollar drawdown is 24.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 bear market2015 | -44.69%Dec 2015 | 4y 3mo | 4y 7mo | 8y 10moSep 2011 - Jul 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -28.98%Nov 2008 | 8mo | 10mo 22d | 1y 6moMar 2008 - Sep 2009 |
2026 bear market2026 | -24.85%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 26dJan 2026 - now |
Bear market2022 | -21.35%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 1y 2mo | 3y 3moAug 2020 - Dec 2023 |
2010 correction2010 | -12.58%Feb 2010 | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 5mo 9dDec 2009 - May 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XAUUSD=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.69% | -56.78% | +12.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -24.85% | -9.10% | -15.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.85% | -18.90% | -5.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.85% | -25.43% | +0.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -24.85% | -33.92% | +9.07% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -24.41% | -3.21% | -21.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.48% | -10.71% | -5.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.28% | 2.04% | +8.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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