These are selected historical successes—not forecasts. Every figure has a fixed period, a formula, and a direct regulatory or company source so the result can be checked.
Five-year total return
NVIDIA’s SEC-filed annual report says $100 became $1,536.28 with dividends reinvested.
| Hypothetical amount | Ending value | Gross gain |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $7,681.40 | +$7,181.40 |
| $1,000.00 | $15,362.80 | +$14,362.80 |
| $5,000.00 | $76,814.00 | +$71,814.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $153,628.00 | +$143,628.00 |
IPO-era wealth creation
An SEC speech used Amazon as its example and stated its post-IPO price had multiplied about 1,100 times by that date.
| Hypothetical amount | Ending value | Gross gain |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $550,000.00 | +$549,500.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $1,100,000.00 | +$1,099,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $5,500,000.00 | +$5,495,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $11,000,000.00 | +$10,990,000.00 |
Five-year total return
Lilly’s SEC-filed report says $100 became $626.69 with dividends reinvested.
| Hypothetical amount | Ending value | Gross gain |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $3,133.45 | +$2,633.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $6,266.90 | +$5,266.90 |
| $5,000.00 | $31,334.50 | +$26,334.50 |
| $10,000.00 | $62,669.00 | +$52,669.00 |
Five-year total return
CrowdStrike’s SEC-filed report says $100 became $204.54 with dividends reinvested.
| Hypothetical amount | Ending value | Gross gain |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $1,022.70 | +$522.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $2,045.40 | +$1,045.40 |
| $5,000.00 | $10,227.00 | +$5,227.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $20,454.00 | +$10,454.00 |
Five-year total return
MasTec’s SEC-filed report says $100 became $318.82 with dividends reinvested.
| Hypothetical amount | Ending value | Gross gain |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $1,594.10 | +$1,094.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $3,188.20 | +$2,188.20 |
| $5,000.00 | $15,941.00 | +$10,941.00 |
| $10,000.00 | $31,882.00 | +$21,882.00 |
Portillo’s SEC-filed 2025 performance table shows a hypothetical $100 invested at its first trading day declined to $16.19 by December 28, 2025. A $1,000 example would have been approximately $161.90—a loss of $838.10.
Council can feature exceptional historical outcomes, but its live paper record keeps every qualifying selection and outcome. Winners are never allowed to erase losses.