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To calculate a historical investment return, divide the final value by the starting value and subtract 1. For example, $1,000 growing to $7,000 is a 600% return (7000/1000 - 1 = 6 = 600%). Invetest does this automatically using real closing price data from Yahoo Finance for any asset and time period you choose.

Does past investment performance guarantee future results?

No. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Historical simulations on Invetest show what actually happened with real market data — they are educational tools, not investment advice. Markets can and do behave very differently in the future. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.

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Yes. Invetest's free Replay Mode lets you pick any supported asset, set any start and end date, and choose your initial investment amount plus optional monthly contributions. You can also compare multiple assets side by side or build a diversified portfolio. No sign-up required at invetest.com/replay.

If I Invested $1,000 in Palantir (PLTR) at Its 2020 Direct Listing, What Would It Be Worth?

⏪ Replay Mode · Historical Simulation

Palantir (PLTR)

2020-09-30 → 2024-06-01

$2,282

+$1,282 · +128.2%

2.3x your money

$1,000

Total invested

$9.50

Start price

$21.68

End price

Stocks

Asset type

Investment Growth Over Time 2020-09-30 → 2024-06-01

AssetPalantir (PLTR)

Start price$9.50

End price$21.68

Total invested$1,000

How much would $1,000 in Palantir stock at the 2020 direct listing be worth today?

Palantir (PLTR) had its direct listing reference price at $10 on September 30, 2020. The stock surged to $45 by January 2021, then crashed to $6 by December 2022. As AI demand revived in 2023-2024, PLTR recovered to $20-$30. A $1,000 investment at the $10 reference price is worth approximately $2,000-$3,000 by mid-2024 — though the ride was extremely volatile.

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