Key Points
Since Alphabet’s public debut in August 2004, the stock price has seen a remarkable increase of over 133 times. Over the past 21 years, it has averaged an impressive annual growth rate of more than 25%.
While I doubt that Alphabet can sustain such growth indefinitely, even if we think growth moderates by more than 10% and project an average annual return of 15% for the next 21 years, a $1,000 investment made today could potentially grow to over $18,000 during that period.
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If you were to make a one-time $1,000 investment, here’s how much it could grow at an average annual growth rate of 15%:
| Investment Years | Investment Value |
|---|---|
| 10 | $4,045 |
| 15 | $8,137 |
| 20 | $16,366 |
| 21 | $18,821 |
| 25 | $32,918 |
Calculations are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future gains. I wouldn’t want to suggest that this is a sure thing for Alphabet. Achieving a 15% annual return over 20 years is tough for any company, particularly one already valued at over $4 trillion. Still, I think Alphabet has the potential to be a solid fixture in a long-term investment portfolio, especially with innovation as its central focus.
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