This Short discusses the potential growth of a $100 investment over time, using three examples. Investing $100 in Eli Lilly 15 years ago would now be worth over $1,600 due to its pharmaceutical innovations. A $100 investment in John Deere five years ago would have grown to $270, driven by advancements in agricultural technology. Finally, $100 invested in Nike 20 years ago would now be worth $9,300, due to its strong global brand and effective marketing strategies. These examples highlight the transformative power of time and strategic investments.
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00:00What could $100 do for you if you gave it a little time to go?
00:04I mean, actual long-term investing.
00:06I have three examples for you.
00:0715 years ago, if you put $100 into Eli Lilly, a name you might have heard of before,
00:11you'd have over $1,600 a day.
00:13And that's 15 times your original investment.
00:15Simply, it's because they're at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation
00:18and breakthroughs in areas like diabetes care and oncology.
00:21Also really good at marketing themselves.
00:23Their ability to launch blockbuster drugs and maintain consistent revenue growth
00:27has made them one of the biggest names in healthcare today.
00:29Now, the second I want to look at is Deere, and you might know them as John Deere.
00:33If you invested $100 five years ago, that'd be worth over $270 today.
00:38It's grown thanks to its focus on agricultural technology and automation,
00:42what you might know them for,
00:43and helps farmers boost efficiency and productivity, so faster supply.
00:47The demand for smarter, more sustainable farming solutions has also driven their success
00:51and is also a huge name in the farming industry, if not the biggest.
00:55Finally, I want to talk about a brand that I have a ton of, Nike.
00:5820 years ago, $100 on Nike would now be worth $9,300.
01:02It's not just about sneakers, though.
01:03Building a global brand that's synonymous with innovation, performance, and a lifestyle.
01:08Their ability to kind of stay ahead of trends, dominate marketing,
01:11and leverage athlete endorsements has made them an icon in sportswear and beyond.
01:15These numbers show how time and strategy can transform investments.
01:19But what do you think about these stories of growth?
01:21Let me know in the comments.
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