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) | $1,514 | +51% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,283 | +28% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $2,122 | +112% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $2,779 | +178% |
| since 2000 | $3,336 | +234% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +79% | $1,793 (+79%) |
| 2025 | -16% | $1,514 (+51%) |
| 2024 | -5% | $1,437 (+44%) |
| 2023 | -11% | $1,283 (+28%) |
| 2022 | +7% | $1,369 (+37%) |
| 2021 | +55% | $2,122 (+112%) |
| 2020 | -12% | $1,866 (+87%) |
| 2019 | +21% | $2,267 (+127%) |
| 2018 | -25% | $1,704 (+70%) |
| 2017 | +12% | $1,916 (+92%) |
| 2016 | +45% | $2,779 (+178%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in oil return?
$1000 invested in oil 5 years ago would be worth $2,122 today, and $2,779 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has Oil (WTI) performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: -5%. 2025: -16%. 2026: +79%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Oil (WTI)'s average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 11%/yr, and 16%/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 $2,122 — 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.