| Asset | First Close | Last Close | Final value ($1000 invested) | Total return | Annualized return | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP500 | $1455.22 | $7411.98 | 5093.37 | 409.3% | 6.3% | 19.3% | -56.8% |
| AAPL | $1.00 | $333.02 | 333205.92 | 33220.6% | 24.4% | 38.3% | -81.8% |
| BTC | $457.33 | $64098.50 | 140156.85 | 13915.7% | 51.7% | 66.0% | -83.0% |
| GOLD | $273.90 | $4067.60 | 14850.68 | 1385.1% | 11.0% | 17.8% | -44.4% |
Asset Performance Highlights
Among the 4 assets tracked, SP500 delivered the highest total return of +409.3%, while SP500 had the lowest at +409.3%. All returns are calculated from each asset's first available trading day. Data sourced from Yahoo Finance and the Federal Reserve FRED database, updated daily.
Data as of latest trading day. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Most investment calculators only show final returns. This tool goes deeper across over 30 assets: you can compare volatility, max drawdown, annualized performance, and total return — all starting with the same virtual $1,000 invested on the first available day of each asset.
Our data spans from January 2000 to the most recent trading day, sourced from Yahoo Finance (stocks, ETFs, crypto, commodities) and the Federal Reserve's FRED database (treasury yields, savings rates, housing). Prices are updated daily. Use the interactive chart and table below to explore how different asset classes have historically performed — whether you're researching a new investment idea or stress-testing a portfolio strategy.
How the $1000 investment calculator works
This tool pulls daily closing prices from Yahoo Finance (for stocks, crypto, ETFs, commodities) and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) (for treasury yields, savings rates, and housing indexes). It simulates a one‑time investment of $1,000 on the first available date for each asset and tracks the portfolio value through every trading day since January 2000.
Key metrics explained:
- Total return — the percentage change from the initial $1,000 to the most recent value.
- Annualized return — the geometric average yearly return, which accounts for compounding. This allows fair comparison between assets held for different lengths of time.
- Volatility (annualized) — the standard deviation of daily returns scaled to one year. Higher volatility means larger price swings and greater risk.
- Max drawdown — the largest peak‑to‑trough decline over the full period. This shows the worst historical loss you would have experienced.
Data freshness: Prices are refreshed every 24 hours via automated Cloudflare Workers using the Yahoo Finance and FRED APIs. The last update date is shown above the comparison table.
Important notes: Returns reflect price changes only — dividends and reinvested income are not included. The tool uses closing prices only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the start date differ between assets?
Some assets have been trading longer than others. This tool uses the first available daily price after January 1, 2000. For example, Bitcoin data starts in 2010 and Ethereum in 2015, while the S&P 500 goes back to 2000.
Are dividends and interest included?
Returns shown are price returns only. Dividends, bond coupon payments, and reinvested income are not included. Total returns including dividends would be higher for most stocks and ETFs.
How is volatility calculated?
We calculate the standard deviation of daily percentage returns over the selected period and annualize it by multiplying by the square root of 252 (the average number of trading days per year).
How often is the data updated?
Price data is refreshed daily from Yahoo Finance and FRED APIs, covering the most recent completed trading day.
Can I adjust for inflation?
This version shows nominal returns. A real-return inflation-adjusted mode is planned. In the meantime you can approximate real returns by subtracting the CPI inflation rate for the same period.