NVDA
Nvidia · STOCK
Current Price
$196
As of 2/25/2026
All-Time Return
+489800.0%
If you bought at launch (or earliest available year)
Historical Performance by Year
Returns if you bought on January 1st of each year
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| Year | Entry Price (Jan 1) | Current Return | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $0.04 | +489800.0% | 4899.00× |
| 2000 | $0.09 | +217633.3% | 2177.33× |
| 2001 | $0.11 | +178045.5% | 1781.45× |
| 2002 | $0.51 | +38323.5% | 384.24× |
| 2003 | $0.09 | +217633.3% | 2177.33× |
| 2004 | $0.18 | +108766.7% | 1088.67× |
| 2005 | $0.18 | +108766.7% | 1088.67× |
| 2006 | $0.29 | +67472.4% | 675.72× |
| 2007 | $0.55 | +35529.1% | 356.29× |
| 2008 | $0.76 | +25684.2% | 257.84× |
| 2009 | $0.2 | +97880.0% | 979.80× |
| 2010 | $0.42 | +46557.1% | 466.57× |
| 2011 | $0.36 | +54333.3% | 544.33× |
| 2012 | $0.32 | +61137.5% | 612.38× |
| 2013 | $0.29 | +67472.4% | 675.72× |
What is Nvidia?
Nvidia Corporation is a technology company known for designing graphics processing units (GPUs). Originally dominant in gaming, Nvidia has become the leading supplier of AI hardware and chips, powering the global artificial intelligence boom.
History of Nvidia
Founded in 1993, Nvidia invented the GPU in 1999. While it started in PC graphics, its CUDA platform made it essential for scientific computing. In the 2020s, its chips became the engine of the AI revolution, driving massive stock growth.
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