InvestmentTimeMachine

Time Travel & Finance

What if you hadinvested earlier?

See how much your investment would be worth today if you had invested in stocks, options, or cryptocurrencies in the past. Our time machine calculates the growth of your hypothetical investments using real historical data.

"In investing, time is your greatest ally. The power of compound interest is like a time machine that transforms small, consistent investments into substantial wealth."— Warren Buffett, Legendary Investor
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Time Travel

See the potential growth of stocks and crypto investments from any point in history.

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Real Data

Calculations based on real historical prices from trusted financial sources.

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What-If Analysis

Experiment with different assets, time periods, and investment amounts.

Time Machine Calculator

Travel Back in Time

Enter a stock or crypto symbol, a past date when you could have invested, and the amount you would have invested to see what it would be worth today.

Stock data is available from January 1, 2000 onwards

Date Restrictions: Historical data is available from 2000 onward for stocks and options, and 2013 onward for cryptocurrencies. All data is adjusted for splits, dividends, and other market events where applicable.

About Investment Time Machine

How It Works

  • 1
    Select your investment type

    Choose between stocks, options, or cryptocurrencies for your investment scenario.

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    Enter your details

    For stocks and crypto, enter the ticker (e.g., AAPL, BTC). For options, specify contract details like strike price and expiration.

  • 3
    Choose your investment date

    Select when you would have invested (e.g., January 2010).

  • 4
    Enter your investment amount

    Specify how much you would have invested (e.g., $1,000).

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    View your results

    See how much your investment would be worth today, along with detailed statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the calculations?

We use historical data from reliable financial APIs to provide accurate calculations based on closing prices. For stocks, we account for splits and dividends where data is available.

Which assets are supported?

We support major stocks, stock options (calls and puts), and cryptocurrencies. Some penny stocks or very new assets may have limited data availability.

Does this account for inflation?

Our primary calculations show nominal returns. For a more complete picture, consider that the purchasing power of money decreases over time due to inflation.

Can I save my results?

Currently, you can share your results via social media. We're working on adding the ability to save and track multiple investment scenarios.

Disclaimer

Investment Time Machine is for educational and informational purposes only. Historical performance is not indicative of future results. This tool does not provide investment advice, and calculations should not be the sole basis for any investment decisions. Always conduct your own research or consult with a financial advisor before investing.