American Tower (NYSE:AMT) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.02%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $84.87 billion.
Buying $1000 In AMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,735.00 today based on a price of $181.30 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower'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 American Tower (NYSE:AMT) 20 years ago would now be worth $6,735, reflecting an average annual return of 10.02%. This highlights the significant impact of compounded returns over time. American Tower currently has a market cap of $84.87 billion. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding compounded returns for cash growth.

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