Where will Apple stock be in five years?

Apple left a sour taste at the start of the year, but the past two months have been sweeter. Should you buy Apple shares?

Apple logo in store with employees standing below.
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Where will Apple stock be five years from now? Unfortunately, it’s not a question Siri can answer. Unless you’ve got a crystal ball, you’ll have a difficult time accurately predicting the exact path of any company. 

Think about the major events that have caused markets to rise or plummet in recent years. If we had known what 2020 had in store when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, I don’t think anyone would have been celebrating with champagne and fireworks. 

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Katie Williams
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Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.

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