$5,000.00 Invested in Microsoft 2021 (5 Years Ago)
Microsoft (MSFT)
Investing $5,000 in Microsoft for 5 years would have grown to about $9,549.95 in this historical window. That represents roughly +91.0% total return and about 12.9% annually. In practical terms, this was a strong medium-term period on past data, but outcomes depend heavily on timing.
Current value
$9,549.95
+91.0% total return over 5 years
What this means
- This is one horizon; performance pages cover other lengths.
- Fees and taxes are not modeled unless stated.
- Illustrative only—not a forecast.
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Data through 2026-04-27.
Investment growth over time
Shows portfolio value and ROI over the period.
Historical context
This page shows how a one-time investment in Microsoft would have changed in value over the selected period using historical price data. It is designed to help illustrate past growth, drawdowns, and long-term return behavior, not to predict future performance. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.
Performance insights
- Total return was +91.0%
- Average annual return (CAGR) was +12.9%
- Worst drawdown was -37.6%
Value over time
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops software, services, and devices. It is one of the largest technology companies by market cap.
Microsoft is a large‑cap growth stock, so results can be sensitive to earnings surprises, valuation shifts and broader sentiment toward its sector.
| From | 2020-12-31 |
| To | 2026-04-27 |
What this shows
Uses first available close in 2021 through 2026-04-27.
How this historical result is calculated
- This page uses historical closing price data for Microsoft over the selected period.
- For lump-sum scenarios, the starting value is based on the selected investment amount and the historical price at the chosen start date.
- Results do not include taxes, fees, spreads, slippage, or other transaction costs unless explicitly stated.
- Corporate actions such as stock splits, and dividends where supported by the data source, may be reflected depending on asset type and data availability.
- This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Final verdict
Best read as a single five-year snapshot with a uniform contribution story; another window can read very differently. Not advice.