About Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
Bank of America Corporation is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
BAC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $50.01
- Market Cap
- $345.08B
- 52-Week High
- $65.23
- 52-Week Low
- $46.12
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
$1,000 Invested in Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
How much would $1,000 invested in BAC be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in BAC 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) in 2025 would be worth $963 as of November 2026, representing a -3.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAC 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) in 2023 would be worth $2,057 as of November 2026, representing a +105.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAC 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) in 2021 would be worth $1,190 as of November 2026, representing a +19.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) in 2016 would be worth $3,750 as of November 2026, representing a +275.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BAC at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Bank of America Corporation (BAC) at IPO would be worth $33,703 as of November 2026, representing a +3270.3% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 53+ years (644 months), Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.10% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 351 positive months (55%) and 283 negative months (44%). The best month in BAC's history was March 2009 with a +73.1% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -53.3%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and September the weakest (-2.9%).
BAC's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2012 with a cumulative return of +85.5%, and the worst was 1974 at -136.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 53 years of trading history, Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has delivered an average annual return of +13.71% with a median return of +14.55%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.74%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (64%) and losses in 19 years (36%).
BAC's best year was 2012 with a +109.83% gain, while the worst was 1974 at -81.01%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BAC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 29 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.61% | $54.13 | $50.01 |
| 2025 | +28.04% | $42.28 | $54.13 |
| 2024 | +33.85% | $31.58 | $42.28 |
| 2023 | +4.83% | $30.13 | $31.58 |
| 2022 | -23.82% | $39.55 | $30.13 |
| 2021 | +49.61% | $26.44 | $39.55 |
| 2020 | -11.63% | $29.92 | $26.44 |
| 2019 | +46.19% | $20.47 | $29.92 |
| 2018 | -15.00% | $24.08 | $20.47 |
| 2017 | +35.69% | $17.74 | $24.08 |
| 2016 | +33.37% | $13.30 | $17.74 |
| 2015 | -4.78% | $13.97 | $13.30 |
| 2014 | +15.74% | $12.07 | $13.97 |
| 2013 | +34.51% | $8.97 | $12.07 |
| 2012 | +109.83% | $4.28 | $8.97 |
| 2011 | -58.12% | $10.21 | $4.28 |
| 2010 | -11.16% | $11.50 | $10.21 |
| 2009 | +7.48% | $10.70 | $11.50 |
| 2008 | -63.09% | $28.98 | $10.70 |
| 2007 | -18.83% | $35.70 | $28.98 |
| 2006 | +20.70% | $29.58 | $35.70 |
| 2005 | +2.40% | $28.89 | $29.58 |
| 2004 | +21.52% | $23.77 | $28.89 |
| 2003 | +20.16% | $19.78 | $23.77 |
| 2002 | +14.55% | $17.27 | $19.78 |
| 2001 | +42.70% | $12.10 | $17.27 |
| 2000 | -4.49% | $12.67 | $12.10 |
| 1999 | -14.00% | $14.74 | $12.67 |
| 1998 | +1.29% | $14.55 | $14.74 |
| 1997 | +27.28% | $11.43 | $14.55 |
| 1996 | +44.42% | $7.91 | $11.43 |
| 1995 | +59.80% | $4.95 | $7.91 |
| 1994 | -4.42% | $5.18 | $4.95 |
| 1993 | -1.42% | $5.26 | $5.18 |
| 1992 | +30.59% | $4.03 | $5.26 |
| 1991 | +85.09% | $2.17 | $4.03 |
| 1990 | -48.34% | $4.21 | $2.17 |
| 1989 | +74.13% | $2.42 | $4.21 |
| 1988 | +64.35% | $1.47 | $2.42 |
| 1987 | -16.71% | $1.77 | $1.47 |
| 1986 | -2.66% | $1.81 | $1.77 |
| 1985 | +26.13% | $1.44 | $1.81 |
| 1984 | +31.05% | $1.10 | $1.44 |
| 1983 | +46.00% | $0.75 | $1.10 |
| 1982 | +26.05% | $0.60 | $0.75 |
| 1981 | +10.19% | $0.54 | $0.60 |
| 1980 | -0.92% | $0.55 | $0.54 |
| 1979 | +13.54% | $0.48 | $0.55 |
| 1978 | +5.49% | $0.46 | $0.48 |
| 1977 | -6.19% | $0.49 | $0.46 |
| 1976 | +24.36% | $0.39 | $0.49 |
| 1975 | +30.00% | $0.30 | $0.39 |
| 1974 | -81.01% | $1.58 | $0.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BAC
What sector is BAC in? ▼
BAC operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has BAC performed historically? ▼
Over 53 years of trading history, BAC has posted gains in 34 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2012 with a +109.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BAC? ▼
You can invest in BAC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. 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 BAC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026