If you had the foresight—and the funds—to invest $10,000 into each of the “magnificent seven” stocks a decade ago, your wealth would have grown significantly. The rate at which these shares have increased since 2015 is quite remarkable.
The Magnificent 7 includes Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. These companies not only represent some of the most recognized names in tech, but they also play a crucial role in driving the S&P 500 index.
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The following details illustrate what a $10,000 investment made in June 2015 would be worth today.
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June 2015 price (adjusted for stock splits): $26.03 per share
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Closing price as of June 16, 2025: $177.94
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10-year return: 583.6%
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Current value of $10,000 investment: $68,360
Alphabet is best known as Google’s parent company, which dominates the search engine market. They’ve also expanded through acquisitions like YouTube and Fitbit.
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June 2015 price: $21.70
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Closing price as of June 16, 2025: $216.10
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10-year return: 895.9%
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Current value of $10,000 investment: $99,590
Amazon has effectively secured its status in online retail, aided by services like Amazon Prime and Whole Foods.
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June 2015 price: $31.36
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Closing price as of June 16, 2025: $198.42
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10-year return: 532.7%
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Current value of $10,000 investment: $63,270
Apple, a leading manufacturer of computers and smartphones, has diversified through services and accessories, despite facing potential challenges such as U.S. tariffs on China.
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June 2015 price: $44.15
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Closing price as of June 16, 2025: $479.14
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10-year return: 985.3%
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Current value of $10,000 investment: $108,530
Microsoft benefits from its widespread Windows operating system and has become increasingly known for its investment in OpenAI, which developed ChatGPT.
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June 2015 price: $85.77
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Closing price as of June 16, 2025: $702.12
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10-year return: 718.6%
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Current value of $10,000 investment: $81,860
The journey of these seven stocks highlights a decade of impressive growth, with notable fluctuations along the way. It’s fascinating to think about how individual investments can shape people’s financial stories.
Keep in mind that these figures reflect the stock prices only and don’t account for dividends that could’ve been earned as a shareholder. Furthermore, some stocks were split at least once since 2015, with the prices adjusted accordingly.
