Are these the millionaire maker ASX shares of the 2020s?

A $7,000 investment in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago would have made you a millionaire today. Will these shares do the same?

| More on:
a woman

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

I'm sure that many readers have aspirations to become a millionaire one day.

And while a lucky few may achieve this through buying a lottery ticket on the Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) operated Oz Lotteries website, the odds are certainly not in your favour.

Another way to do this is through investing in the share market.

There are a number of shares that have made regular investors millionaires over the last decade or two.

One popular example is Altium Limited (ASX: ALU). Over the last 10 years the design software provider's shares have generated a total return of 65.1% per annum. This means that a single $7,000 investment in 2010 would now be worth just over $1 million.

That was the 2010s, which shares are the potential millionaire makers of the 2020s? Whilst it is impossible to say that they will follow Altium's lead, I think the three listed below have significant potential.

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA)

Nearmap is a leading aerial imagery technology and location data company. I believe it has enormous potential and could generate very strong returns for investors over the next decade. This is due to its high quality technology, the cost savings it offers, and its significant global market opportunity.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR)

Paradigm is an exciting biopharmaceutical company worth watching closely. Its very promising ZILOSUL drug is the repurposing of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium for the treatment of osteoarthritis. This is a massive market that will only get bigger as populations age. At present there are an estimated 31 million+ osteoarthritis sufferers in the United States. If its trials are a success, ZILOSUL could be a real cash cow for Paradigm.

Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO)

Serko is a fast-growing technology company with a focus on developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of corporate travel and expense management. It is a market leader in its category and has over 6,000 corporations and travel management companies using its platform. As of its last update, over US$4.5 billion of transactions were going through Serko's platforms on an annual basis.

James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of and recommends Jumbo Interactive Limited. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of Serko Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Nearmap Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of Altium. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Jumbo Interactive Limited and Serko Ltd. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on How to invest

A smiling woman sits in a cafe reading a story on her phone about Rio Tinto and drinking a coffee with a laptop open in front of her.
How to invest

How to start your ASX share portfolio with just $1,000

Investing doesn't need to be hard. Here's an easy way to start.

Read more »

Happy young woman saving money in a piggy bank.
How to invest

How I'd invest $250,000 in Australian dividend stocks to never worry about money again

Here are a number of stocks that could be top options for income investors with money to put into the…

Read more »

Warren Buffett
How to invest

5 easy steps to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

It isn't as hard as you might think to invest like the Oracle of Omaha.

Read more »

A man leaps from a stack of gold coins to the next, each one higher than the last.
How to invest

Charlie Munger's 3 brutal steps to building wealth

Munger's advice still hits home.

Read more »

Person holding Australian dollar notes, symbolising dividends.
How to invest

Buy 3,401 BHP shares for $5,000 of passive income

Want a big income boost? Here's how to do it with this mining giant's shares.

Read more »

A young man sits at his desk with a laptop and documents with a gas heater visible behind him as though he is considering the information in front of him. about the BHP share price
How to invest

Beginner investors: Start with these 2 ASX Vanguard ETFs

No investor can go wrong with these simple ETFs...

Read more »

Hand of a woman carrying a bag of money, representing the concept of saving money or earning dividends.
How to invest

The $1,000-a-month ASX share investing plan for beginners

This is an easy way to grow your wealth over the long term.

Read more »

Warren Buffett
How to invest

The easy way to invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

It isn't as hard as you think to invest like the Oracle of Omaha.

Read more »