Dont get me wrong I have high expectations but my number of shares pales in comparison to what some of you likely have. I have been investing for barely over a year and I have a long way to go. The good news is I dont need much to feel rich!!!!!!!!! and I actually will have capital gains this year contrary to last (had to have a learning curve.)  Slow steady growth with an occassional treat will get me there sans any emergencies.