Over the past five years, the price of gold went up 119%, an average of 24% per year.
Over the past five years, the price of silver went up 137%, an average of 27% per year.
In the same period, the Dow Industrial Average went up 14% per year.
Precious metals have far exceeded the Dow Average and many other investments, such as certificates of deposit and money market accounts.
View Gold and Silver Spot Price ChartsHow to use the price chart
- Under “Spot Price,” select either Gold or Silver.
- Select the desired time frame on the right side of the screen.
- The chart will display the percentage increase for that metal.
- Hover over any part of the graph to see the price on that date.