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One of the biggest tech companies in the world, its currently valued at nearly$3.2 trillion.
When it first went public in 1986, Microsoftstockwas worth just $21 a share.
In todays dollars, thatsabout $60.
As of Jan. 2, MSFT opened at $425.53 and closed at $418.58.
But what about over the past decade?
If youd invested in Microsoft 10 years ago,what would it be worth today?
The year prior, it saw cumulative returns closer to +34%.
But just because returns were lower on a year-over-year basis doesnt mean Microsoft is in a downswing.
In fact, its been growing for decades.
Over the past 10 years, the stock has seen +992% in total returns.
This doesnt necessarily mean you should run out there and start investing in Microsoft right now.
But nor does it mean the opposite.
