Logo
โ† Back to all products
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ

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.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact: The famous '1984' Super Bowl commercial cost $900,000 to produce and aired only once.

The Math ๐Ÿ“Š

Original price:$2,495
Released:January 1984
Investment period:41 years and 11 months
Current value:$80,504
Total gain:+3,126.6%

Share this with a friend! ๐Ÿค‘

Let them feel the FOMO too

More from Tech ๐Ÿ‘€

Want to see more missed opportunities? ๐Ÿ’ธ

Explore All Productsโ†’