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Why Amazon’s stock is so expensive
This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
Trading around $3,200, Amazon‘s (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock comes with a hefty price tag. Amazon shares are on an incredible rally, even if you zoom out and look at it from a longer-term perspective.
Why are its shares so expensive? Let’s dig a little deeper and try to answer that question. You may find the conclusion a bit surprising.
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