Turning $10,000 into $100,000 is every investor's dream. A tenfold return that can transform a modest starting sum into serious wealth.
But the truth is that this kind of result doesn't happen overnight. It takes time, patience, and the power of compounding working in your favour.
The key is to focus on high-quality businesses with strong growth runways, resilient models, and the ability to increase their earnings year after year. With a long-term horizon, these kinds of investments can deliver the sort of steady compounding that makes big goals achievable.
With that in mind, listed below are three ASX shares that could have the potential to grow materially over the long term. They are as follows:
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Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1)
Megaport operates a global network-as-a-service platform that connects businesses to cloud providers and data centres. As companies shift more operations into the cloud, Megaport's on-demand connectivity is becoming essential digital infrastructure.
The ASX share is scaling quickly, with growing customer numbers and an expanding global footprint. This is underpinning strong recurring revenue growth in a huge addressable market.
For example, in FY 2025, Megaport reported a 20% increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR) to $243.8 million. This is only a fraction of a total addressable market that analysts place in the region of $14 billion.
And while its share price has had volatile periods, patient investors who believe in the ongoing cloud transformation could see significant compounding returns over time.
Macquarie is a fan and has an outperform rating and $16.90 price target on its shares.
TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)
Another ASX share that could be destined for big things in the future is TechnologyOne. It is one of Australia's great software success stories. The enterprise software provider offers cloud-based solutions to local councils, universities, and financial services clients, many of whom have been using its products for decades.
What sets TechnologyOne apart is its consistency. It has delivered around 20 consecutive years of profit growth, transitioned smoothly to a software-as-a-service model, and built high levels of recurring revenue. Its long-term contracts make earnings predictable, while its expansion into the UK adds another leg of growth.
For investors seeking compounding returns, TechnologyOne is a no-brainer. Particularly given that management believes it is positioned to double in size every five years.
UBS is bullish on this one and has a buy rating and $42.20 price target on its shares.
Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)
Finally, Temple & Webster could be another ASX share that grows strongly over the next decade and beyond. It is Australia's leading online furniture and homewares retailer. It has built a strong brand and a growing customer base, backed by efficient logistics and a data-driven marketing model.
Although it has been growing at a strong rate for years, ecommerce in furniture is still underpenetrated in Australia compared to other western markets. This means that Temple & Webster still has plenty of room to grow in the future.
It is no wonder then that Macquarie has an outperform rating and $31.30 price target on its shares.
