So, imagine you bought CAT stock worth $1000 ten years ago. If you had kept it till now, your investment would have grown to a whopping $4205.39 (without considering dividends). It's like buying a bicycle for $1000 and finding out that it has transformed into a luxury car worth $4205.39!
Of course, this is just a simplification and investing comes with a lot more complexities and risks. But in this case, it's a good example of how patience and a bit of risk can sometimes pay off. Read from source...

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