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Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) the Best Beginner Stock?

Insider Trading & Hedge Fund Data, and Investment Newsletter From Insider Monkey
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a global technology giant specializing in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and marketing of a range of consumer related services.

The company’s large product lines include the iPhone , iPad , AirPods, Mac and iPad tablets.

The Cboe Volatility Index (aka VIX ) is currently at 29.68% , well above its 1-year average of 17.6% .

Q1 2025 earnings revealed a topline of $124.03 billion , an increase of 3.95% YoY and beating estimates by $273.49 million .

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s share price experienced a decline during the first week of April 2025 after China announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods of 34% , effective April 10, 2025 .

China accounts for 80% of Apple 's manufacturing capacity.

Overall, AAPL ranks 6th on our list of best beginner stocks.