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Bill Miller's bold Amazon buy at $6/share paid off with huge gains despite bankruptcy fears.

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01 Oct 2026
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Bill Miller's bold Amazon buy at $6/share paid off with huge gains despite bankruptcy fears.

In 2001, when Amazon's stock plunged 93% and bankruptcy seemed likely, fund manager Bill Miller saw value in its cash flow and bought more shares at $6 each. While Wall Street doubted Amazon's survival, Miller focused on the company's strong core business and cash generation, which proved correct as Amazon's stock soared over 82,000% by 2026. His conviction made him the largest individual Amazon shareholder outside the Bezos family and highlights the importance of analyzing cash flow over market sentiment. This story underscores the challenge and reward of holding through severe downturns in investing.

Amazon's shares trade at USD 251.43 on Pluang as of Oct 01, 2026 17:51 WIB, close to its 52-week high of USD 284.02 and well above the 52-week low of USD 198.79. The stock's steady 1-day gain of 0.92% contrasts with the severe 93% drop it suffered in 2001, highlighting its remarkable recovery. On Pluang, buyers currently dominate with 65% of order activity, reflecting ongoing investor interest despite the stock's high valuation at a $2.69 trillion market cap.

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