SLIDESHOW: Today's Five Most Expensive Stocks

The joy in buying stocks is in the power of preference — it's all up to the investor.

A high share price avoids vulnerability to takeover by another company when shares are at their low; a strong earnings report means a company can meet debt requirement -- and this is golden for creditors.

Large market caps call for substantial analyst coverage which converts to free publicity, therefore, boosting the odds that the stock will gain popularity among people—which is always a good thing.

Here are five pricey stocks worth…well ‘worth' a lot.