Guess which ASX All Ords share turned a $30,000 investment into $1 million

This stock has gained 3,860% over the last 10 years.

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Key points

  • The All Ordinaries Index is having a rough year, falling 11% year to date. Looking to the longer term, however, the index has gained more than 50% over the last decade 
  • And that gain has been dwarfed by shares in All Ords healthcare company Polynovo 
  • Its share price has surged from 5 cents this time 10 years ago to trade at $1.98 today, potentially making millionaires out of shareholders in the meantime 

It's been a rough year so far for fans of All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) shares. The benchmark index has dumped 11% since the start of 2022.

Such falls can be deflating. But, if you need a reminder of the rewards that investing on the ASX can bring, we've found one.

We're taking a close look at an All Ords favourite that has gained a whopping 3,860% over the last ten years. Such gains have the potential to make millionaires out of shareholders.

Without further ado, here's the All Ords share that's turned a $30,000 investment into more than $1 million.

This All Ords share turned $30,000 into $1m

Did you invest in Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) shares in 2012? If you did, give yourself a pat on the back.

The company develops medical devices, focusing on its NovoSorb technology, and its stock has had a whopping ten-year run on the ASX.

Indeed, buying $30,000 worth of Polynovo shares ten years ago would have seen an investor pay around 5 cents apiece for approximately 600,000 shares.

Today, that investment would be worth a mindblowing $1.19 million.

Right now, the Polynovo share price is $1.98 – 5.6% higher than its previous close. For comparison, the All Ords index has risen 0.6% on Thursday.

But that's nothing compared to the stock's all-time high. The Polynovo share price reached a high of $4.08 in December 2020.

At that point, that figurative 600,000-strong parcel of the All Ords company's shares would be worth a whopping $2.45 million – representing an 8,000% return on investment.

Wishing you got on board Polynovo shares back in 2012? Me too.

Though, it's worth keeping in mind the broader market has also posted a notable gain over the last decade.

The All Ords Index has lifted more than 50% in that time – including this year's tumble.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended POLYNOVO FPO. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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