Edith Hejberg
Apple profits have been great over the last many years, but how much money could you have made if you invested 10 years ago?
What £1,000 in Apple Would Be Worth Today
If you’d invested £1,000 in Apple stock back in 2015, that single decision would’ve turned into a tidy profit.
After ten years your original investment would now be worth approximately £7,864, a staggering 786% return.
Where Apple Was in 2015
In 2015, Apple had just launched the iPhone 6 and introduced its first Apple Watch. Apple Pay had also debuted. The company was big, but nowhere near the AI powerhouse it’s evolving into now.
Stock Splits and Growth Explained
Back then, Apple’s stock traded around $125, but after a 4-for-1 stock split, the adjusted price was roughly $31.25. Today, shares sit at around $211.18, multiplying the value of early investments several times over.
What If You Invested Later?
Even five years ago, Apple stock would’ve delivered. A £1,000 investment in 2020 would be worth around £4,585 today (a 360% return).
But if you jumped in just a year ago, you’d be down about 7%, with your investment now worth around £933.
Is More Growth Ahead?
Analysts like Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities believe so. He’s raised Apple’s price target to $325, citing AI innovation, particularly upcoming iOS features like real-time translation, as major growth drivers.
But Not Everyone’s So Sure
Some experts are urging caution. Luna Kandy, CEO of Luna Candy Co., warns that global economic uncertainty, inflation, and regulatory pressure, especially in the U.S. and Europe could impact Apple’s long-term trajectory.
Lessons from the Last Decade
Apple’s long-term growth proves the power of patience in investing. But with stocks, timing still matters and nothing is guaranteed. As always, gains come with risk, and even a tech giant like Apple isn’t immune to market shocks.
