$1 invested in Amazon in 1997 is now worth over $1,233
A share of Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, priced at $18 (â¹666) bought during its IPO in 1997, is now worth over $22,200 (â¹15.3 lakh), according to Reuters. This translates to $1 (â¹37 in 1997) invested in Amazon during its IPO is now worth over $1,233 (â¹85,000). After Apple, Amazon on Wednesday became the only second company to hit $900-billion market valuation.