QualityStocksNewsBreaks – Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) Turns $10K into $1.6M Over 20 Years, Driven by Innovation and Ecosystem Dominance
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has delivered a staggering return of over 16,000% since 2005, turning a $10,000 investment into more than $1.6 million today, according to The Motley Fool. The tech giant’s meteoric rise is rooted in its game-changing launch of the iPhone, expansion into services, and consistent capital returns via dividends and buybacks. While Apple now faces slowing growth and mounting pressure in the AI arms race, its two-decade trajectory underscores the power of its brand, integrated ecosystem, and customer loyalty. As of 12:45 p.m. ET on July 10, 2025, Apple stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) is trading at $239.08, up $2.21 (+0.93%),…