If You Would Have Invested Right After Google's IPO

Google Incorporated has defined itself as one of the leading technology companies of the world. As of July 27, 2015, class A and C shares of Google have a combined market capitalization of $440.47 billion. Google is the second largest company, right behind Apple Incorporated, in the world by market capitalization. Google has a market capitalization that is over 10 times larger than some of its competitors, such as Yahoo Incorporated, which has a market capitalization of $35.16 billion. Google's market capitalization is also 1.67 times that of social media giant, Facebook Incorporated (FB), which has a market capitalization of $264.45 billion.

If you had invested $1,020 at its initial public offering (IPO) price of $85, you would have been able to purchase 12 shares. After its stock split, you would have 12 Google Incorporated class C shares  and 12 Google Incorporated class A shares

As of July 27, 2015, Google Incorporated class A stock closed at $658.27 per share, while its class C stock closed at $627.26 per share. Currently, the initial investment of $1,020 would be worth $15,426.36, which is 12 shares multiplied by $658.27 per share plus 12 shares multiplied by $627.26. The return on investment (ROI) from these shares purchased at Google's IPO would be 1,415.39%.