Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has taken shareholders on a roller-coaster ride in the past few years. In November 2022, it was down 76% from its September 2021 peak. But over the past 16 months, it has come roaring back. Shares are up 454% since the 2022 low.

Zooming out, this social media stock has been a huge winner, turning a $1,000 investment in March 2014 to $7,340 today. That's good for a monster return of 634%.

Before considering whether Meta Platforms makes for a smart investment, it's worth first taking a look at its past and where it stands today.

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