SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
GLD historical returns, growth, and risk - total return with all dividends reinvested, 2004-12-31 to 2026-06-30.
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This page shows the historical total return of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) - its compound annual growth rate (CAGR), maximum drawdown, annualized volatility, and Sharpe ratio - with all dividends reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. To test GLD inside a full portfolio alongside other assets, with contributions and rebalancing, open it in the free backtester.