Key Facts
• Business Insider interviewed 10 Americans about their most successful investments.
• Investments ranged from stocks (NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple) to real estate and Bitcoin.
• Bob Vanskoy (54) invested $21,641.60 in NVIDIA in March 2020, now worth $151,000.
• Natalie Fisher (26) bought a house in 2020 for under $500,000, securing a 2.99% mortgage rate.
• Nick Brinkman (41) invested $4,000 in Apple and $5,000 in Tesla (2012-2013), now worth $43,000 and $167,000 respectively.
• Sherry Zhang (33) earned 1,200% profit on Tesla stock and 420% on Palantir.
• Josh Nassif (40) holds 342 NVIDIA shares with 3,000% profit and 0.8 Bitcoin.
• Matt White (33) gained 380% profit on Netflix stock bought at $244 per share in 2022.
• Tess Waresmith (37) used house hacking to reduce living costs and invest in more properties.
• Brennan Schlagbaum (33) earned 550% profit on Meta stock bought at $97 in 2022.
• Corey Forsythe (35) achieved 650% profit on AST SpaceMobile stock after a strategic buyback.
Summary
Business Insider explored the ‘best investments’ of 10 Americans, showcasing diverse strategies. Bob Vanskoy’s NVIDIA investment grew over 1,500%, while Natalie Fisher’s 2020 home purchase secured financial stability. Nick Brinkman saw significant returns from early investments in Apple and Tesla. Sherry Zhang profited from Tesla and Palantir, while Josh Nassif leveraged Bitcoin and NVIDIA. Matt White capitalized on Netflix’s stock dip, and Tess Waresmith used house hacking to expand her real estate portfolio. Brennan Schlagbaum identified Meta as a lucrative opportunity, and Corey Forsythe’s AST SpaceMobile investment yielded 650% returns. These stories highlight varied paths to financial success, emphasizing the importance of informed and strategic decision-making.
