About NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA Corporation is a Semiconductors company operating in the Technology sector.
NVDA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $204.64
- Market Cap
- $4.94T
- 52-Week High
- $243.37
- 52-Week Low
- $164.27
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
$1,000 Invested in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
How much would $1,000 invested in NVDA be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in NVDA 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) in 2025 would be worth $1,011 as of November 2026, representing a +1.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NVDA 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) in 2023 would be worth $5,090 as of November 2026, representing a +409.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NVDA 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) in 2021 would be worth $8,873 as of November 2026, representing a +787.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NVDA 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) in 2016 would be worth $123,504 as of November 2026, representing a +12250.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in NVDA at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) at IPO would be worth $5,454,579 as of November 2026, representing a +545357.9% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (333 months), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has averaged a monthly return of +4.03% with a median return of +3.26%. The stock had 203 positive months (61%) and 128 negative months (38%). The best month in NVDA's history was May 2003 with a +82.6% return, while the worst was June 2002 at -48.6%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +10.9%), and September the weakest (-1.7%).
NVDA's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +191.5%, and the worst was 2002 at -120.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has delivered an average annual return of +63.71% with a median return of +39.61%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +33.14%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (74%) and losses in 7 years (26%).
NVDA's best year was 2001 with a +308.36% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -82.80%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. NVDA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +9.98% | $186.06 | $204.64 |
| 2025 | +38.92% | $133.94 | $186.06 |
| 2024 | +171.25% | $49.38 | $133.94 |
| 2023 | +239.02% | $14.57 | $49.38 |
| 2022 | -50.26% | $29.29 | $14.57 |
| 2021 | +125.48% | $12.99 | $29.29 |
| 2020 | +122.30% | $5.84 | $12.99 |
| 2019 | +76.94% | $3.30 | $5.84 |
| 2018 | -30.82% | $4.77 | $3.30 |
| 2017 | +81.99% | $2.62 | $4.77 |
| 2016 | +226.96% | $0.80 | $2.62 |
| 2015 | +67.12% | $0.48 | $0.80 |
| 2014 | +27.40% | $0.38 | $0.48 |
| 2013 | +33.52% | $0.28 | $0.38 |
| 2012 | -10.97% | $0.32 | $0.28 |
| 2011 | -10.00% | $0.35 | $0.32 |
| 2010 | -17.56% | $0.43 | $0.35 |
| 2009 | +131.47% | $0.18 | $0.43 |
| 2008 | -76.28% | $0.78 | $0.18 |
| 2007 | +37.88% | $0.56 | $0.78 |
| 2006 | +102.46% | $0.28 | $0.56 |
| 2005 | +55.18% | $0.18 | $0.28 |
| 2004 | +1.55% | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2003 | +101.56% | $0.09 | $0.18 |
| 2002 | -82.80% | $0.51 | $0.09 |
| 2001 | +308.36% | $0.12 | $0.51 |
| 2000 | +39.61% | $0.09 | $0.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NVDA
What sector is NVDA in? ▼
NVDA operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Semiconductors industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has NVDA performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, NVDA has posted gains in 20 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +308.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in NVDA? ▼
You can invest in NVDA 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 NVDA.
Last updated: 11/1/2026