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title: "If You'd Invested $1,000 in Ford 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today"
description: "Ford Motor Company has seen a 17% increase in share price this year, outperforming the S&P 500. However, over the past decade, a $1,000 investment in Ford would only be worth $1,350, compared to a 300"
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# If You'd Invested $1,000 in Ford 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

> Ford Motor Company has seen a 17% increase in share price this year, outperforming the S&P 500. However, over the past decade, a $1,000 investment in Ford would only be worth $1,350, compared to a 300% return from the S&P 500. While Ford's stock appears cheap with a forward P/E ratio of 9, concerns about its low growth and cyclical demand suggest it may not be a smart long-term investment for those seeking significant returns.

**Ford Motor Company** (F -0.65%) has had a terrific year. As of Oct. 9, the share price has increased by 17%. This gain has outperformed the **S&P 500** index. Investors have started to view the business more positively. However, it's also important to pay attention to long-term trends.

If you bought $1,000 worth of this Detroit auto stock 10 years ago, how much would you have today?

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## Ford shares are driving at a slow pace

Ford might be outpacing the broader market in 2025, but this is a new phenomenon. In the past decade, its shares have produced a total return of 35%. A $1,000 investment in Ford 10 years ago would be worth just $1,350 today.

Investors would've been much better off buying an S&P 500 index fund. The popular benchmark generated a total return of 300% during the same stretch.

## Is Ford a smart long-term investment?

Ford has momentum on its side this year. And the stock is cheap, trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 9.

However, there are valid reasons this isn't a smart long-term investment, particularly for those who want to outperform the market and score huge returns. This is a low-growth, capital-intensive business that collects low profits. And demand for autos is highly cyclical. These aren't the ingredients for a winning stock.

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.