FrançaisOil (WTI): historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in oil…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,219 | +22% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,033 | +3% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $1,708 | +71% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $2,238 | +124% |
| since 2000 | $2,686 | +169% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +44% | $1,443 (+44%) |
| 2025 | -16% | $1,219 (+22%) |
| 2024 | -5% | $1,157 (+16%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,033 (+3%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,102 (+10%) |
| 2021 | +55% | $1,708 (+71%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $1,502 (+50%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $1,825 (+83%) |
| 2018 | -25% | $1,372 (+37%) |
| 2017 | +12% | $1,543 (+54%) |
| 2016 | +45% | $2,238 (+124%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in oil return?
$1000 invested in oil 5 years ago would be worth $1,708 today, and $2,238 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has Oil (WTI) performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: -5%. 2025: -16%. 2026: +44%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Oil (WTI)'s average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 8%/yr, and 11%/yr over 5 years.
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000)?
It's proportional: multiply the result. Over 5 years, $1000 in oil is worth $1,708 — so $5,000 five times more, $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator above.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.