{
  "id": 16807821,
  "title": "Investing $1,000 in Each of These 3 Stocks 20 Years Ago Would Have Created a Portfolio Worth $674,000 Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/investing-1-000-in-each-of-these-3-stocks-20-years-ago-would-have",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:01:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/27/investing-1-000-in-each-of-these-3-stocks-20-years-ago-would-have-created-a-portfolio-worth-usd674-000-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Twenty years ago, if you had invested $1,000 in each of the stocks Nvidia, Netflix, and Amazon, your portfolio would be worth approximately $674,000 today. Nvidia's stock has seen remarkable growth, particularly in recent years due to the rise of generative AI and the demand for its chips. With a market cap of $5.3 trillion, it is now the most valuable company in U.S. markets. Netflix's stock would have turned a $1,000 investment into more than $161,000, thanks to the company's successful transition to streaming content and its ability to generate strong margins. Amazon's stock has also performed well, with an investment of $1,000 growing to around $130,000. The company's e-commerce platform and cloud business, Amazon Web Services, continue to drive growth. While Amazon's returns are the lowest on this list, the stock is still trading at a reasonable valuation compared to its earnings. All three stocks have shown strong growth potential, making them attractive growth investments for long-term investors.",
  "summary": "You don't need a ton of money to generate significant returns in the stock market.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Investing $1,000 in Each of These 3 Stocks 20 Years Ago Would Have Created a Portfolio Worth $674,000 Today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/investing-1-000-in-each-of-these-3-stocks-20-years-ago-would-have-16808967",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:21:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}