Box Backtest Comparison
See how sealed MTG products have performed as investments over any time period. Pick a purchase date and compare every booster box's return, annualized gain, and dollar profit against the S&P 500 over the same holding period. Find out which boxes beat the stock market and by how much. For today's best boxes to crack, check the boxes vs market comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a booster box backtest?
A backtest simulates buying a sealed booster box on a past date and holding it to today. SpellBook Finance calculates your percentage return, dollar gain, and annualized return, then compares the result against the S&P 500 over the same period.
How many MTG boxes beat the S&P 500?
The answer depends on the purchase date and holding period. SpellBook Finance lets you pick any start date and instantly see what percentage of boxes outperformed the stock market. Historically, select collector and draft boxes have beaten the index.
Why compare MTG sealed product to the S&P 500?
Comparing to the S&P 500 gives you an objective benchmark. If a sealed box returned 15% but the market returned 20% in the same period, your capital would have done better in an index fund. This context is essential for treating sealed MTG as a real investment.