Would You Be Able to Retire Now If You Had Invested in Google Stock a Decade Ago?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Investment Growth: Google stock (Alphabet) has grown from approximately $37 per share in late 2015 to about $251 per share today, resulting in a 6.7x increase over the decade, but substantial initial investments are needed for retirement-level wealth.
Retirement Planning: To achieve retirement savings of $1 million or more solely through Google stock, an investor would have needed to invest $150,000 or more in 2015, highlighting the importance of diversification and consistent investing across various assets for retirement planning.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
