By Lyle Daly
Publication Date: 2026-01-13 09:15:00
The chipmaker is one of the biggest success stories of the last decade.
It’s no secret that Nvidia (NVDA +0.04%) has been an incredible investment, especially during the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The chipmaker’s graphics processing units (GPUs) are in high demand from tech companies building out their data centers.
Even with that in mind, the amount of money an early investor could’ve made in Nvidia is still hard to believe.
Image source: Nvidia.
How much a $1,000 Nvidia investment would’ve grown
If you’d invested $1,000 in Nvidia stock 10 years ago and held on to your shares until today, you’d be sitting on $255,740 (as of Jan. 10). That’s over a quarter of a million from one winning stock. An identical investment in the S&P 500 would be worth $4,309.
There are several valuable lessons to be learned from Nvidia’s success. You can get life-changing results from investing in winning stocks, and it’s definitely possible to find them as a retail investor. The Motley Fool first recommended Nvidia over 20 years ago, in April 2005.
Today’s Change
(0.04%) $0.08
Current Price
$184.94
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$4.5T
Day’s Range
$183.02 – $187.12
52wk Range
$86.62 – $212.19
Volume
94K
Avg Vol
184M
Gross Margin
70.05%
Dividend Yield
0.02%
It’s not just about finding winning stocks, though. You also need to stick with them through the highs and the lows, provided you still believe they’re quality companies. Let’s revisit the hypothetical of investing $1,000 in Nvidia 10 years ago. After…
