In this special "Best and Worst 2013" edition of The Motley Fool's everything-financials show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer tell viewers why MasterCard (MA 1.15%) crushed the market in 2013 and could be poised to continue producing strong returns. A huge market-beater since its IPO, MasterCard charged higher this year as revenue growth continued, and the company boosted its dividend.
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Here's Why MasterCard Absolutely Crushed the Market in 2013
By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson
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Jan 2, 2014 at 7:38AM
NYSE: MA
Mastercard
Market Cap
$500B
Today's Change
(1.15%) $6.27
Current Price
$552.08
Price as of June 27, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
MasterCard continues to hit all-time high after all-time high, but is this run-up only a short-term phenomenon, or can the stock continue to deliver?
David Hanson has no position in any stocks mentioned. Matt Koppenheffer has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends MasterCard and Visa. The Motley Fool owns shares of MasterCard and Visa. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Mastercard
MA
$552.08
(1.15%)
$6.27
Visa
V
$349.15
(0.90%)
$3.12
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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