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Performance
XAUUSD=X Performance Chart
Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) is up 0.1% since the beginning of the year. XAUUSD=X is currently trading at $4,328 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XAUUSD=X shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,289.
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Returns By Period
Gold Spot Price US Dollar (XAUUSD=X) has returned 0.12% so far this year and 29.08% over the past 12 months.
Gold Spot Price US Dollar
- 1D
- -3.29%
- 1M
- -7.74%
- YTD
- 0.12%
- 6M
- 3.08%
- 1Y
- 29.08%
- 3Y*
- 30.14%
- 5Y*
- 18.01%
- 10Y*
- 13.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
XAUUSD=X Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2007, XAUUSD=X's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 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% | -4.08% | 0.12% | ||||||
| 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 18.57%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 2007.
- This currency participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.36%) than losses (27.43%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.54 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 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
- 18.57%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 92.36%
- Downside Capture
- 27.43%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XAUUSD=X ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% 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 S&P 500 Index.
| XAUUSD=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.87 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 20.13%.
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 |
Bear market2022 | -21.35%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 1y 2mo | 3y 3moAug 2020 - Dec 2023 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.13%Jun 2026 | 4mo 7d | — | 4mo 8dJan 2026 - now |
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% | -9.10% | -35.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.13% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.13% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.81% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.35% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.13% | -2.97% | -17.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.42% | -1.13% | -15.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.77% | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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