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What if I invested instead of buying the First Macintosh?
$2,495 in January 1984
You spent on First Macintosh:
$2,495
One-time purchase
If invested in S&P 500:
$80,504
As of December 2025
3,126.6%
Total Return
$78,009
Profit
41 years and 11 months
Time Period
About the First Macintosh
The computer that brought graphical user interfaces to the masses.
๐ก Fun Fact: The famous '1984' Super Bowl commercial cost $900,000 to produce and aired only once.
The Math ๐
Original price:$2,495
Released:January 1984
Investment period:41 years and 11 months
Current value:$80,504
Total gain:+3,126.6%