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Apple's 50th Anniversary Was April 1. Is the Tech Giant's Stock Worth Buying and Holding for Another 50 Years?

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Apple's 50th Anniversary Was April 1. Is the Tech Giant's Stock Worth Buying and Holding for Another 50 Years? What a ride it has been for Apple(NASDAQ: AAPL) and its shareholders over the years…
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  • The iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the United States, with a 50% to 65% market share

    60% confidence

  • Apple evolved from an underdog in the computer market to arguably the world's most prominent consumer-facing business today

    60% confidence

  • Apple is still a no-brainer to buy and hold

    60% confidence

  • Given Apple's $3.75 trillion market cap, investors shouldn't anticipate future performance to rival the past

    60% confidence

  • Apple generated more than $123 billion in free cash flow over the past four quarters

    60% confidence

  • iPhone accounts for an estimated 32% of the global smartphone market

    60% confidence

  • There are now 2.5 billion active iOS devices worldwide

    60% confidence

  • Apple stock has returned over 97,000% since 1990, including dividends

    60% confidence

  • Apple generates a 68% return on invested capital

    60% confidence

  • Apple is reportedly developing AI glasses that would represent a brand-new product category

    60% confidence

  • Electronic devices are becoming increasingly central to modern life, so the iOS ecosystem should have long-term staying power

    60% confidence
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