Gold
CommodityMarket proxy GLD$405.471D +1.01%as of Aug 17, 3:55 PM ET
Gold monthly returns
Gold has averaged 0.98% per month, positive in 53% of months. Month-by-month returns for Gold (proxied by GLD) below, through August 14, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.0%
260 months
Best month
+12.8%
Nov 2009
Worst month
-16.1%
Oct 2008
Positive months
53%
of all months
Gold monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +8.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | +0.4% | |
| Jun 2026 | -11.3% | |
| May 2026 | -1.5% | |
| Apr 2026 | -1.5% | |
| Mar 2026 | -11.1% | |
| Feb 2026 | +8.7% | |
| Jan 2026 | +12.3% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.2% | |
| Nov 2025 | +5.4% | |
| Oct 2025 | +3.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | +11.8% | |
| Aug 2025 | +5.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | -0.6% | |
| Jun 2025 | +0.4% |
Monthly return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Gold pays no dividends, so monthly returns are simple price changes computed from GLD's month-end closes (in USD). The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Gold's average monthly return?
- Gold (proxied by GLD) has averaged about 0.98% per month, positive in roughly 53% of months. The best month was Nov 2009 (+12.8%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-16.1%).