What if you bought Broadcom the day it first crossed $1 trillion?
This uses real data to show what would have happened if you had made a lump-sum investment in Broadcom (AVGO) on December 13, 2024 — the record day it jumped over 20% and crossed a $1 trillion market cap for the first time amid the AI-chip boom.
⚠️ Know the risk first
Buying on a record day with a 24% jump may be an entry near a peak with expectations already priced in. See the possibility of a later pullback in the maximum drawdown metric.
⚠️ This asset is an individual stock chosen as of today, so past returns can look better than they really were (survivorship bias).
What happened that day
On December 13, 2024, Broadcom surged nearly 24% in a single day right after reporting AI revenue up 220% year over year, crossing a $1 trillion market cap for the first time. It was a symbolic moment as it was re-rated, alongside Nvidia, as a core AI-infrastructure beneficiary.
Why this date
The buy date is the record day Broadcom crossed $1 trillion for the first time with a 24% jump, computing 'what if you bought in the excitement of a record.'
Investment conditions
Asset · Broadcom (AVGO) · lump-sum on the $1T-crossing day, then held
Method · Lump-sum (all at once)
Period · 2024-12-13 ~ 2026-07-01
Amount · $7,407
As of · 2026-07-01
Key metrics
These results do not reflect taxes. Based on historical data.
Buy and final prices are shown in the asset's local currency (US & crypto $, Japan ¥, Korea ₩). Total invested and final value are in Korean won (₩).
Risk & recovery
As important as returns. This service does not hide maximum drawdown or loss periods.
Maximum drawdown (MDD)
-41.1%
Largest drop from peak
Longest loss period
4months
Months in loss: 4
Recovery period
2months
Growth over time
Invested principal (dashed) and portfolio value (solid). Values below match the calculation.
Total invested $7,407 → Final value $12,358 (+66.8%), Maximum drawdown (MDD) -41.1%
Why this period and asset
On December 13, 2024, Broadcom surged nearly 24% in a single day right after reporting that AI revenue jumped 220% year over year, crossing a $1 trillion market cap for the first time. It was a symbolic moment as the stock was re-rated, alongside Nvidia, as another core beneficiary of AI infrastructure. But buying on such a record, surging day means entering at a price that has already priced in a lot of expectation, so the possibility of a later pullback must be considered.
Interpreting the result
Review the final value and return versus total invested in the metrics below, but don't forget the condition here: 'you entered on the excited day of a record.' The price the day after a 24% jump already reflects much of the good news. Even a great company, if bought near a peak, can spend a while in a loss period — always review the maximum drawdown and loss periods. As a single stock, the risk is far greater than an index.
Caveats & limits
Buying on a record day may be a moment of peak expectations. The actual result is exactly as the metrics show; always review the maximum drawdown and loss periods. As a single stock, be mindful of survivorship bias — this may be looking back only at a company now spotlighted as an AI-boom winner. Figures use adjusted close and exclude exchange rates, fees, and taxes, and past results do not guarantee the future.
Event fact sources
- CNBC, 'Broadcom stock closes up 24%, pushing company past $1 trillion market cap for the first time' (2024-12-13)
- Yahoo Finance, 'Broadcom Joins $1 Trillion Market Cap Club' (2024-12)
Requested date vs actual trading date
If the event date is a holiday, the fill uses the next trading day's close. The 'effective trading date' below is the date actually used.
Data sources & limits
- Price data source: Yahoo Finance / FinanceDataReader
- Collected on: 2026-07-28
- Effective trading date: 2026-07-01
- Price basis: Adjusted close (reflects dividends and stock splits)
- This asset is an individual stock chosen as of today, so past returns can look better than they really were (survivorship bias).
- Trading fees and taxes are not reflected — figures are pre-tax.
- Based on historical data; does not guarantee future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Why use December 13, 2024 as the buy date?
That is the record day Broadcom jumped nearly 24% after earnings and crossed a $1 trillion market cap for the first time. It best captures the idea of 'buying in the excitement on the very day a record was set.'
Why be cautious about buying on a record day?
The price after a 24% one-day jump already reflects the good news heavily. Even a great company can produce a loss for a while if your entry price is high. This page shows that risk honestly through the maximum drawdown metric.
Does this mean I should buy Broadcom?
No. This page only shows one stock's past path in data and recommends no stock. A good-looking result may be the illusion of looking back only at a company that survived and is spotlighted by the AI boom (survivorship bias).
Are FX and taxes reflected?
No. Exchange rates, trading fees, and taxes are not reflected — figures are pre-tax. In real U.S.-stock investing, exchange rates and taxes would additionally affect your results.
Related scenarios
📋 Results are based on historical data; past returns do not guarantee future returns.
📋 This service is provided for educational purposes to help you understand investing, not as investment advice.
⚠️ Calculated using today's representative assets, which may differ from the market composition at the time.