Investors often believe that long-term holding guarantees returns, but a five-year view on certain well-known stocks tells a different story. If you had invested in these eight companies on April 7, 2020, and held them till April 6, 2025, you’d still be in the red — excluding dividends. This underlines a crucial investing lesson: time alone doesn’t fix poor stock choices; price and performance matter just as much.
Here’s how these stocks performed over the last five years:
| Stock | Price on Apr 7, 2020 (₹) | Price on Apr 6, 2025 (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool | ₹1821.50 | ₹1060.00 | -41.77% |
| Yes Bank | ₹24.55 | ₹17.20 | -29.93% |
| ZEEL | ₹141.15 | ₹104.57 | -25.93% |
| Bandhan Bank | ₹167.30 | ₹153.20 | -8.42% |
| PVR Inox | ₹985.35 | ₹900.40 | -8.62% |
| Aarti Inds | ₹415.55 | ₹374.00 | -10.00% |
| Kansai Nerolac | ₹252.23 | ₹241.95 | -4.07% |
| Pfizer | ₹4259.80 | ₹3991.00 | -6.32% |
Among the notable names, Whirlpool saw a sharp decline of over 41%, even as it remained a known consumer brand. Yes Bank, despite its restructuring and fundraising efforts, still trades nearly 30% below its 2020 levels. Pfizer, a global pharmaceutical player, delivered modest returns but still ended lower by over 6%.
This five-year data serves as a reminder that holding on for the long term does not always yield positive results, especially when the underlying fundamentals or sector trends are weak. A stock’s price trajectory and consistent business performance are crucial to long-term wealth creation.
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