SPY
S&P 500 ETF (SPY) · STOCK
Current Price
$684
As of 2/24/2026
All-Time Return
+2722.7%
If you bought at launch (or earliest available year)
Historical Performance by Year
Returns if you bought on January 1st of each year
Click on any year to view the scenario
Showing 1-15 of 34
| Year | Entry Price (Jan 1) | Current Return | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | $24 | +2722.7% | 28.23× |
| 1994 | $26 | +2503.6% | 26.04× |
| 1995 | $27 | +2474.0% | 25.74× |
| 1996 | $37 | +1753.7% | 18.54× |
| 1997 | $45 | +1425.5% | 15.26× |
| 1998 | $60 | +1040.0% | 11.40× |
| 1999 | $77 | +792.4% | 8.92× |
| 2000 | $92 | +646.9% | 7.47× |
| 2001 | $82 | +734.5% | 8.34× |
| 2002 | $74 | +818.7% | 9.19× |
| 2003 | $60 | +1047.3% | 11.47× |
| 2004 | $74 | +824.2% | 9.24× |
| 2005 | $82 | +738.5% | 8.39× |
| 2006 | $87 | +682.4% | 7.82× |
| 2007 | $99 | +588.4% | 6.88× |
What is SPY ETF?
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is the world's largest and oldest exchange-traded fund. It is designed to track the S&P 500 stock market index, allowing investors to buy the entire market in a single trade.
History of SPY
Launched in 1993, SPY was the first ETF listed in the United States. It revolutionized investing by providing retail investors with low-cost access to a diversified portfolio of U.S. large-cap stocks.
Why check this?
S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is the benchmark. Did you beat it, or did you miss out on the easiest gains in history?