In 2006, an investor put $1,000 into Costco; 20 years later, the stake had grown to about $31,240 with dividends reinvested

If someone had put $1,000 into Costco stock 20 years ago and left it alone, the result would be surprisingly large. With dividends reinvested, that investment would have grown to about $31,240, based on the total-return figure cited in the source. That represents a gain of roughly 3,024% over the period.

$1,000 in Costco Stock 20 Years Ago: Here’s the Return