FrançaisS&P 500: historical performance & « if you invested »
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000 in the S&P 500…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,298 | +30% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,947 | +95% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $2,029 | +103% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $4,001 | +300% |
| since 1984 | $42,670 | +4167% |
Performance & « if you invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +12% | $1,124 (+12%) |
| 2025 | +16% | $1,298 (+30%) |
| 2024 | +17% | $1,517 (+52%) |
| 2023 | +28% | $1,947 (+95%) |
| 2022 | -9% | $1,768 (+77%) |
| 2021 | +15% | $2,029 (+103%) |
| 2020 | +29% | $2,617 (+162%) |
| 2019 | +6% | $2,776 (+178%) |
| 2018 | +3% | $2,849 (+185%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $3,271 (+227%) |
| 2016 | +22% | $4,001 (+300%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does investing in the S&P 500 return?
$1000 invested in the S&P 500 5 years ago would be worth $2,029 today, and $4,001 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
How has S&P 500 performed in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +17%. 2025: +16%. 2026: +12%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is S&P 500's average annual return?
Over 10 years, about 15%/yr, and 15%/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 the S&P 500 is worth $2,029 — 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.