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Microsoft stock has returned more than 434,000% since its 1986 IPO. Here's why

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Since the company launched its initial public offering ( IPO ) in 1986 , its stock has risen more than 434,000% .

Microsoft teaches us that massive growth can occur when a company leads or dominates an emerging industry.

Since Satya Nadella took over as CEO in 2014 , Microsoft has driven most of its returns from its leadership in the cloud.

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