What If You Invested in Gold Futures (GC=F)?

GC=F

Gold futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the buyer agrees to take delivery from the seller a specific amount of gold at a predetermined price on a future delivery date. Calculate historical returns with real market data.

What if you invested $1000 in GC=F on Jan 1, 2020?

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Current Value
$XX,XXX
Return
+XXX%
CAGR
X.XX%
vs SPY
+XX%

Historical Annual Returns

Over the past 20 years, Gold Futures has delivered an average annual return of 11.7%. The stock peaked in 2025 with a massive +62.7% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2013 (-28.8%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 15 times out of 20 years.

Avg Return

+11.7%

Win Rate

75%

15W - 5L

Best

+62.7%

2025

Worst

-28.8%

2013

Performance Consistency

15 Positive5 Negative

About Gold Futures

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Gold futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the buyer agrees to take delivery from the seller a specific amount of gold at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.

HeadquartersNew York, USA
Founded1974-12-31

Key Business Segments

Futures

Commodity derivative contract for Gold.