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 Zillow (Z +1.55%) crushed the market in 2013 and could be poised to continue producing strong returns. Despite the company's valuation multiple creeping higher, David thinks the rise is justified.
Here's Why Zillow Absolutely Crushed the Market in 2013
By Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson – Jan 3, 2014 at 8:00AM
NASDAQ: ZG
Zillow Group
Market Cap
$17B
Today's Change
(1.55%) $1.08
Current Price
$70.81
Price as of November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Zillow is up over 180% this year, and the business continues to strengthen. But has the valuation become a bit too frothy?
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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.