What would $1,000 invested in Apple in 2000 be worth today?

Using historical return data, $1,000 invested in Apple (AAPL) at the start of 2000 would be worth approximately $306.47K today, representing a +30547.3% total return.

What is CAGR and why does it matter?

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) measures the average annual return of an investment over a period, accounting for compounding. It smooths out year-to-year volatility to show the steady growth rate needed to get from the starting value to the ending value.

Does this calculator account for dividends?

These returns are approximate total returns based on historical price data and may not perfectly reflect all dividend reinvestment or stock splits. They provide a directional estimate for educational purposes.

What is the best long-term stock investment?

Past performance does not guarantee future results. However, stocks like Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway have shown exceptional long-term returns. Diversification through index funds (like the S&P 500) is generally recommended for most investors.

Stock Return Calculator

What would $1K invested in Apple in 2000 be worth today?

Stock

Investment Amount

Starting Year

AAPL data: 1981–2025

$1K invested in Apple (AAPL) in 2000 would be worth

$306.47K

Total Return +30547.3%

CAGR +24.6%

Years 26

Year-by-Year Growth

20002025

Compare All Stocks (2000–2025)

Apple (AAPL)

$306.47K

+30547.3%CAGR: +24.6%

Amazon (AMZN)

$32.62K

+3162.0%CAGR: +14.3%

Microsoft (MSFT)

$12.25K

+1125.2%CAGR: +10.1%

NVIDIA (NVDA)

$79.41K

+7841.0%CAGR: +18.3%

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)

$13.48K

+1248.2%CAGR: +10.5%

Walmart (WMT)

$4.55K

+354.8%CAGR: +6.0%

Understanding Stock Returns

The power of compounding makes even modest annual returns extraordinary over long periods. A stock that returns 15% per year doubles your money roughly every 5 years — so $1K becomes $2K in 5 years, $4K in 10, and $16K in 20 years.

But real stock returns are volatile, not smooth. The S&P 500 has returned roughly 10% annually since 1928, but individual years range from -37% (2008) to +54% (1933). Individual stocks are even more volatile — which is why diversification matters.

This calculator uses approximate historical total return data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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