[sportscardpete]

I was able to gather some data from a local Bloomberg machine.. Here is what I come up with:


Returns from day of Wagner purchase to 5/31/2011

We shouldn't have to debate compounding vs. simple interest, unless we calculate dividends as well (which I will not do)! Way too much time. Anyway:


Honus Wagner Return: 2580%

Disney: 4493%

Microsoft: 29015% (in much less time)

Apple: 8629%

S&P 500: 1194%

Coca Cola: 2577%


So to sum it up, the Honus Wagner beat the S&P. Pretty impressive. I can go into detail if anyone wants me to.