Stock price when the opinion was issued
On Tuesday, they roll out the iPhone 17 and he likes what he's hearing about them. But Wall Street doesn't seem to care. Own it, don't trade it. Is up only 7.78% the past year, trailing the S&P, but doesn't bother him. Is up 41% since the April low, back in the good graces of Trump. Apple sales are growing again. Remains a huge position of his.
IS Apple high Beta? It's 1.78 He doesn't think so. As one of FAANG, Apple has growth, value and pays dividends--basically everything you want. But can the iPhone be the growth engine forever, and if not, then what's the next
great product? Still has a good balance sheet, and repatriation of cash is happening. Short-term Apple looks good, but long-term is up for debate.