About NatWest Group plc (NWG)
NatWest Group plc is a Banks - Regional company operating in the Financial Services sector.
NWG trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £579.60
- Market Cap
- £45.80B
- 52-Week High
- £788.20
- 52-Week Low
- £504.41
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Regional
£1,000 Invested in NatWest Group plc (NWG)
How much would £1,000 invested in NWG be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in NWG 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in NatWest Group plc (NWG) in 2025 would be worth £991 as of November 2026, representing a -0.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NWG 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in NatWest Group plc (NWG) in 2023 would be worth £3,059 as of November 2026, representing a +205.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NWG 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in NatWest Group plc (NWG) in 2021 would be worth £2,401 as of November 2026, representing a +140.1% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NWG 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in NatWest Group plc (NWG) in 2016 would be worth £2,813 as of November 2026, representing a +181.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in NWG at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in NatWest Group plc (NWG) at IPO would be worth £1,291 as of November 2026, representing a +29.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (459 months), NatWest Group plc (NWG) has averaged a monthly return of +0.66% with a median return of +0.83%. The stock had 247 positive months (54%) and 208 negative months (45%). The best month in NWG's history was April 2009 with a +70.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -62.3%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.7%), and March the weakest (-2.8%).
NWG's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +83.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -157.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, NatWest Group plc (NWG) has delivered an average annual return of +9.30% with a median return of +7.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +0.81%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (63%) and losses in 14 years (37%).
NWG's best year was 1993 with a +118.77% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -87.03%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. NWG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 13 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.03% | £651.43 | £579.60 |
| 2025 | +62.18% | £401.66 | £651.43 |
| 2024 | +83.39% | £219.02 | £401.66 |
| 2023 | -17.22% | £264.58 | £219.02 |
| 2022 | +9.23% | £242.23 | £264.58 |
| 2021 | +34.66% | £179.87 | £242.23 |
| 2020 | -30.23% | £257.82 | £179.87 |
| 2019 | +11.02% | £232.24 | £257.82 |
| 2018 | -22.04% | £297.91 | £232.24 |
| 2017 | +23.78% | £240.69 | £297.91 |
| 2016 | -25.63% | £323.63 | £240.69 |
| 2015 | -23.43% | £422.65 | £323.63 |
| 2014 | +16.65% | £362.32 | £422.65 |
| 2013 | +4.19% | £347.74 | £362.32 |
| 2012 | +60.80% | £216.25 | £347.74 |
| 2011 | -48.35% | £418.69 | £216.25 |
| 2010 | +33.80% | £312.92 | £418.69 |
| 2009 | -40.89% | £529.38 | £312.92 |
| 2008 | -87.03% | £4,081.33 | £529.38 |
| 2007 | -33.17% | £6,106.76 | £4,081.33 |
| 2006 | +13.75% | £5,368.77 | £6,106.76 |
| 2005 | +0.21% | £5,357.71 | £5,368.77 |
| 2004 | +6.42% | £5,034.49 | £5,357.71 |
| 2003 | +10.56% | £4,553.51 | £5,034.49 |
| 2002 | -10.97% | £5,114.37 | £4,553.51 |
| 2001 | +5.71% | £4,837.89 | £5,114.37 |
| 2000 | +44.14% | £3,356.29 | £4,837.89 |
| 1999 | +14.40% | £2,933.73 | £3,356.29 |
| 1998 | +24.22% | £2,361.64 | £2,933.73 |
| 1997 | +37.22% | £1,721.06 | £2,361.64 |
| 1996 | -3.81% | £1,789.15 | £1,721.06 |
| 1995 | +48.97% | £1,201.05 | £1,789.15 |
| 1994 | -13.68% | £1,391.35 | £1,201.05 |
| 1993 | +118.77% | £635.99 | £1,391.35 |
| 1992 | +30.35% | £487.90 | £635.99 |
| 1991 | +0.00% | £487.90 | £487.90 |
| 1990 | -24.17% | £643.42 | £487.90 |
| 1989 | +50.71% | £426.91 | £643.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NWG
What sector is NWG in? ▼
NWG operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Regional industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has NWG performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, NWG has posted gains in 24 years (63% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +118.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NWG? ▼
You can invest in NWG through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NWG.
Last updated: 11/1/2026