Compare calculator
Same money, same years, different places.
Choose the assets and the period. Each line starts with the same amount, so the gaps show what history did.
Comparison
Values at the end of each year. Hover, tap or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a year.
Final values
Listed in a fixed order, not ranked. "Largest fall" is measured from a year-end high to a later year-end low; falls inside a year are deeper.
Hypothetical illustration. Based on historical annual returns from Aswath Damodaran (NYU Stern), data through 2025. No real account earned these results. Stocks and bonds assume dividends and coupons reinvested; home prices are price only. Excludes fees, taxes, trading costs and currency effects. Indices cannot be invested in directly. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information only, not a recommendation or financial advice; for decisions about your money, consult a licensed professional.
Data: Aswath Damodaran, NYU Stern, annual returns 1928–2025 (published January 2026) · Method and limitations