If you have not heard of google yet it is time for you to crawl out from under your rock. This company is one of the most impressive success stories of the last ten years. Google operates the internets leading search engine. They offer search results in over 35 languages and attract an audience of almost 400 million worldwide and its growing. They make their money through ads that are triggered by keywords when you use their search engine. The founders of the company are Sergey Brin and Larry Page. They both own a 30% controlling interest in the company.
In November of 2004 one share of stock in google was trading on the market for about $175 a share. Today in november of 2007 it is trading at about $630 a share. The stock is not immune to drops however. Recently it hit a high of about $730 a share. Despite the recent drop though that is some serious growth in only three years. If you would have bought 5 shares of this company in november of 2004 for a total of $875 your investment would now be worth $3150. Just imagine the kind of money you would have made if you had some real money to invest.There are some predictions that the stock may hit $1000 a share within the next 18 months. Time will tell.
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There are still some other things to consider, but I agree with what you're saying. Good point.
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