When I was 11 (I’m 32) my Nana gifted me 5 shares of $KO at a $50/share cost basis. Since then, the stock has split and all dividends were reinvested. Her $250 gift has become $1,120 over 22 years. 

4.48x in growth! Averaged about 7% per year in total return over 22yrs https://t.co/2Swjd8ZMJY