What If I invested 1000$ in S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) 10 years ago? (2024)

Curious about the potential growth of your investment had you put your money into S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) 10 years back? This comprehensive report is here to assist. It doesn't merely showcase returns based solely on share prices, but also encompasses other segments for a thorough comparison of your investment's performance across different assets.

Please take note: This report's analysis timeframe spans from December 10, 2013 to December 08, 2023, encompassing approximately 10 years.

This report consists of 5 sections. Below is a handy table of contents for quick navigation.

2. Year-by-Year Growth of SPY Stocks
5. Growth of $1000 on SPY Stock vs. Gold

1 What would $1000 invested in S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) shares be worth now?

Explore the effects on $1000 over a 10-year period since at S&P 500 SPDR (SPY), attributed to fluctuations in share prices.

Important: For our calculations, we'll utilize adjusted closing prices. This ensures that dividends and splits (if relevant) are accounted for in the analysis.

As of the beginning of 2013, the share price for S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) stood at 154.771$. With $1000, one could have acquired 6.46 shares. Let's now explore the growth over a 10-year period from the time of investment.

Important: Purchasing a fraction of a share directly is not possible. Nevertheless, for the purpose of our calculations, we're considering a fractional share count (6.46).

Displayed below is a bar graph illustrating the progression of a $1000 investment (representing the growth of 6.46 shares' share prices) over 10 years, as well as other time spans: 1 year, 4 years, and 8 years.

Displayed below is a table presenting the numeric growth values of the $1000 investment in SPY. (These figures serve as the basis for the above graph.)

2 Year-by-Year Growth of SPY Stocks

The following section offers an analysis of the year-by-year growth of a $1000 investment in S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) in terms of percentages. (The provided growth percentages are universally applicable, regardless of the initial investment amount, whether it's $10 or $10,000.)

The second column in the table below outlines the annual growth of SPY. The third column showcases the relative growth between consecutive years.

Displayed below is a table illustrating the year-by-year growth percentage of a $1000 investment in SPY.

Now, let's visualize the growth values you've reviewed through a graphical presentation. You can multiply 1000$ by the values above the bars to determine the growth of your investment in terms of dollars.

Important: Graphs similar to the one depicted above can be utilized to compare the reliability of returns among various stocks.

3 Dividend Earnings from S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) with a $1000 Investment

The third section provides insights into the cumulative dividend earned from a $1000 investment in SPY across a span of 10 years.

The table below presents dividend payouts along with corresponding dates. The last column indicates the total dividends earned on the shares owned during dividend payout times. (Keep in mind that over the 10 years, factors like stock splits may influence your share count. Therefore, it's necessary to multiply the dividend per share by the accurate number of shares held at different points. We've done the complex calculations for you.)

By investing $1000 in SPY 10 years ago, you could have accumulated a total dividend of $333 (up to 2023-12-08).

For a more comprehensive history of SPY stock dividend reports.

4 Comparison: Growth of $1000 on SPY Stock vs. S&P 500 Growth

The S&P 500 stands as a widely recognized benchmark index. One can access S&P 500 through vehicles like ETFs. In this section, we draw a comparison between the performance of a $1000 investment in S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) and the performance of the S&P 500. We'll assume a scenario where we've invested $1000 in the S&P 500, and this investment's growth mirrors that of the index.

The graph below displays two lines: one representing the growth of a $1000 investment in SPY and the other representing the S&P 500. Through these lines, you can assess and compare their respective performance trends.

Below is a table that presents the side-by-side growth of $1000 investments. You will also find the year-by-year differences between the two investments.

5 Growth of $1000 on SPY Stock vs. Gold

Gold often serves as a secure asset for many investors worldwide. In our closing section, we delve into a comparison between the performance of a $1000 investment in Gold and that of S&P 500 SPDR (SPY).

The comparison is presented clearly in the table below. The initial column outlines the 10 years under consideration. Subsequent columns provide the dollar price per troy ounce of gold, the annual growth rate of gold, the growth of a $1000 investment in gold, the growth of SPY, and the disparity in returns between Gold and SPY.

Now, let's visually compare the performance differences of a $1000 investment between S&P 500 SPDR (SPY) and Gold.

Conclusion:

For many newcomers to the stock market, starting with a sum of $1000 is a reasonable choice. An inquiry that often arises among investors, particularly beginners, is the anticipated future return. One typical approach to gauge this is by examining historical data. Although it doesn't predict future growth, understanding the potential return of a $1000 investment made 10 years ago can provide valuable motivation for future investment decisions.

Recommended Reading: To delve deeper into your research on S&P 500 SPDR (SPY), we have published multiple reports. From these, we've chosen three that we present below. These reports offer detailed insights into the historical returns and performance of SPY.

1. SPY stock growth report
2. SPY stock returns report

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