If You Invested in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)
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Real historical value by amount invested and how long ago| If you invested | 1 year ago | 5 years ago | 10 years ago | Since Aug 15, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $1,216 +22% | $2,247 +125% | — | $3,451 +245% |
| $10,000 | $12,155 +22% | $22,474 +125% | — | $34,514 +245% |
Based on real historical closing prices, dividend- and split-adjusted, through 2026-07-30. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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AAAU vs S&P 500Year-by-Year Returns
AAAU annual performance| Year | Start Price | End Price | Annual Return | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $11.74 | $12.82 | +9.2% | +9.2% |
| 2019 | $13.05 | $15.15 | +16.1% | +29.0% |
| 2020 | $15.25 | $18.94 | +24.2% | +61.3% |
| 2021 | $19.35 | $18.18 | -6.0% | +54.9% |
| 2022 | $17.91 | $18.09 | +1.0% | +54.1% |
| 2023 | $18.24 | $20.43 | +12.0% | +74.1% |
| 2024 | $20.39 | $25.93 | +27.2% | +120.9% |
| 2025 | $26.29 | $42.55 | +61.9% | +262.4% |
| 2026 | $42.74 | $40.52 | -5.2% | +245.1% |
About Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF
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Frequently Asked Questions
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF investment returns
How much would $1,000 invested in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF be worth today?
If you invested $1,000 in Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) 5 years ago on 2021-08-03, your investment would be worth $2,247 as of 2026-07-30, representing a +124.7% total return, growing at a compounded rate of 17.6% per year (CAGR).
Has Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF outperformed the S&P 500?
Comparison data requires at least 10 years of trading history. Use the calculator above to compare AAAU performance over available time periods.
What is Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF's average annual return?
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of AAAU over the past 5 years is 17.6%, growing at a compounded rate each year. Individual years vary significantly — AAAU's best recent year was 2025 (+61.9%) and worst was 2021 (-6.0%).
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