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Yeah but humans expect return on investment before they die.

• Nevermark 3y ago
  Stock reflects future money flows today. If you can sell stock, or leverage it for loans, then you get access to future profits as soon as there is a reasonable expectation they will eventually show up. Amazon's growth model was based entirely on this effect for many years. No need for profits, company's value skyrocketed as anticipation compounded.