Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.52%. Currently, Ecolab has a market capitalization of $74.38 billion.
Buying $1000 In ECL: If an investor had bought $1000 of ECL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,403.44 today based on a price of $262.60 for ECL at the time of writing.
<h3>Ecolab's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Investing $1000 in Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) 20 years ago would now be worth $7,403.44, reflecting an annualized return of 10.52%. This highlights the significant impact of compounded returns over time. Ecolab's market cap is currently $74.38 billion. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding compounded returns for cash growth.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Ecolab 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today