We're all trying to find winning investments. However, it doesn't always work out as hoped. At least that's the case with Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP). 

If you put $10,000 in the shares of this aftermarket auto parts retailer five years ago in 2018, then you'd be sitting on a current balance of $3,100 (as of Oct. 6). That equals a terrible return of 69%, which meaningfully lags the 49% gain of the S&P 500. 

Investors can boost their knowledge and potentially improve their skills going forward by understanding this company's recent past and then applying that knowledge to other businesses. Let's take a closer look. 

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