If you had invested $1,000 in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
10 years ago (Mon, Nov 7, 2016), $1,000 in MSFT grew to $9,890 by Fri, Nov 6, 2026 with dividends reinvested ($8,782 on price alone). The same $1,000 in SPY grew to $4,042. Along the way MSFT fell as much as -37.1% from a high. Past results do not tell you what happens next.
| Invested | MSFT, dividends reinvested | Per year | Worst fall | SPY | SPY per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,076 | +7.6% | -30.5% | $1,109 | +10.9% |
| 3 years ago | $1,523 | +15.1% | -34.5% | $1,750 | +20.5% |
| 5 years ago | $1,641 | +10.4% | -37.1% | $1,677 | +10.9% |
| 10 years ago | $9,890 | +25.8% | -37.1% | $4,042 | +15.0% |
Today: model fair value $465.76 against a $530.61 price (gap -12.2%).