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 2.01%) 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.
Here's Why MasterCard Absolutely Crushed the Market in 2013
By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Jan 2, 2014 at 7:38AM
NYSE: MA
Mastercard
Market Cap
$512B
Today's Change
(-2.01%) $11.35
Current Price
$554.58
Price as of October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
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Matt is the head of the Coverage Team for The Motely Fool's premium products. Previously, he's been . Matt is a heavy user of AI tools and is working on harnessing them to help Fool members. Previously, Matt was GM of Motley Fool Ascent, led The Motley Fool Deutschland, has been an investor on various Fool services, and co-hosted the podcast "Where the Money Is". He also co-authored the book The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global. Matt started his career in San Francisco as a technology-focused investment banker and also worked at a $15 billion private equity company. When he's thinking about how to make Fools smarter, happier, and richer, you can usually find Matt running trails or making a mess in the kitchen. He's a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, but is a lifelong fan of Penn State football.