Meta Platforms, Inc. has come a long way. From its remarkable beginning in 2004 to one of the most innovative internet companies in the world today.
What if two years ago, you found yourself scrolling over your Facebook news feed for two hours. Few more minutes, you realized that you were still browsing Facebook.
Then you thought to yourself, “how many people are like me spending so much time on Facebook? How much money does Facebook or its parent company Meta make every time people spend time on it?”
At that moment, you decided to invest $500 buying Meta stocks. You planned to let your small investment grow until 2024. And just like a time capsule, you head back to your portfolio and check out how much money your little investment made after eight years.
Scroll down to know more about your total earnings if you invested in Facebook (Meta) stock 2 years ago with only $500 initial fund.
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Why should You Invest in Meta Stock?
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired Instagram – one of the most successful photo and video social network apps in the world, WhatsApp – one of the most downloaded mobile messaging platforms, and Oculus – producer of cutting-edge Virtual Reality gadgets and technologies.
It also expands to other ventures and develops Workplace – a communication platform that connects everyone in a company using Facebook features like chat, video calling, and groups.
It also created Portal, a company that produces devices and products with smart video calling technology with Alexa built-in feature.
Novi is another subsidiary of Facebook. It is a digital wallet app built on Libra’s blockchain technology (a digital currency created by Facebook).
Over 100 billion messages, more than 1 billion stories, and more than 180 million businesses use their apps every day to stay connected. Meta Platforms always makes a decent income every year.
If You Invested $500 in Meta Stock 2 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You Would Have Now?
Your patience definitely paid off because your stock investment with Mark Zuckerberg’s company would have given you a total return of 186%. Your $500 initial investment would have grown into $1,432 in 1.8 years.
Meta Platforms, Inc. now pays dividends to its shareholders, it’s still among the top companies listed on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 in terms of market capitalization. That being said, many ETF and fund managers still invest in Meta.
Disclaimer: This content is for information purpose only and should never be considered as a professional advice or endorsement of any stock. Every investor has a different risk tolerance and goal. Always do your own research. All investments have risks. Invest only the money you’re not afraid to lose.
