If You'd Invested $1,000 in Chevron 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The oil company's gushing dividend is a crucial part of its return.Chevron (CVX 1.20%) is one of the most popular oil stocks. Here's a quick look at how much you'd have today if you invested $1,000 into its stock five years ago.Chevron's dividend helps fuel its returnsIf you bought $1,000 of Chevron stock five years ago, it would be worth around $1,350 today (about a 35% gain, or 6.1% annualized). That's significantly less than you'd have if you invested the same amount in an S&P 500 index fund. That broade ...