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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold Spot Price US Dollar, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) has returned 10.64% so far this year and 53.55% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, XAUUSD=X has achieved an annualized return of 14.62%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.24% per year.
Gold Spot Price US Dollar
- 1D
- 2.46%
- 1M
- -10.14%
- YTD
- 10.64%
- 6M
- 23.72%
- 1Y
- 53.55%
- 3Y*
- 34.43%
- 5Y*
- 22.48%
- 10Y*
- 14.62%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- -4.45%
- YTD
- -3.95%
- 6M
- -2.02%
- 1Y
- 16.73%
- 3Y*
- 16.96%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- 12.24%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, XAUUSD=X's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% 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% | 2.46% | 10.64% | ||||||||
| 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 11.27%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 12, 2007.
- This currency captured 21.23% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -25.63%) — 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
- 11.27%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 21.23%
- Downside Capture
- -25.63%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XAUUSD=X ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of currencies on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| XAUUSD=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.75 | 0.92 | +0.83 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.22 | 1.41 | +0.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 1.41 | +0.74 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.60 | 6.61 | +0.98 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 11.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.69% | Sep 6, 2011 | 1109 | Dec 17, 2015 | 1187 | Jul 24, 2020 | 2296 |
| -28.98% | Mar 17, 2008 | 173 | Nov 12, 2008 | 219 | Sep 30, 2009 | 392 |
| -21.35% | Aug 7, 2020 | 555 | Sep 26, 2022 | 306 | Dec 1, 2023 | 861 |
| -19.7% | Jan 29, 2026 | 45 | Mar 22, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.58% | Dec 3, 2009 | 46 | Feb 8, 2010 | 66 | May 11, 2010 | 112 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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