Calculation Breakdown:
Inception Date: DBS was listed on November 1, 1968.
Initial Price: The historical data for the exact IPO price is not available in the provided dataset, but we can infer the growth based on the earliest available data.
Current Price: SGD 48.77 as of August 6, 2025.
Time Period: Approximately 56.75 years (from 1968 to 2025).
Using the CAGR formula: [ \text{CAGR} = \left( \frac{\text{Final Price}}{\text{Initial Price}} \right)^{\frac{1}{\text{Years}}} - 1 ]
Assuming an initial price of SGD 1 (for illustrative purposes), the CAGR is calculated as: [ \text{CAGR} = \left( \frac{48.77}{1} \right)^{\frac{1}{56.75}} - 1 \approx 8.5% ]
Summary:
DBS shares have delivered a steady compounded annual return of around 8.5% since inception, reflecting its strong performance as a leading financial institution in Asia.
Information is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice.
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