Key Points
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Young investors can achieve higher returns by investing in individual stocks rather than index funds, despite increased volatility.
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Amazon and Meta Platforms are two trillion-dollar companies showing strong long-term potential, particularly with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Currently, shares of Amazon and Meta are priced attractively, making it a good time for young investors to consider long-term positions.
Historically, the S&P 500 index has delivered a compound annual return of 10.7% since 1957. In contrast, Amazon’s stock has surged by 349,326% since its IPO in 1997, yielding a 32% annual return, while Meta’s shares have increased by 1,371% since its 2012 IPO, with a 21% annual return.
As of August 2026, Amazon, valued at $2.8 trillion, generated $382.1 billion in total revenue, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounting for $79.8 billion of that total. Meta, with a daily user base of 3.6 billion across its platforms, is projected to reach a record revenue of $254 billion in 2026, leveraging AI to enhance user engagement.
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