How rich would you be if you’d bought Apple shares instead of a Mac in 2003?

Re:How rich would you be if you’d bought Apple shares instea... by bdcravens on Monday May 27, 2013 @04:09PM (#5776345)

In 2003, Apple was picking up steam, but the iPod was a 2 year old product, and they weren't selling music until late April. There was no iPhone, and no iPad.

At the time, if you wanted to ride the technology wave to riches, it would have seemed a safer bet to buy Palm or RIM.

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Re:How rich would you be if you’d bought Apple shares instea... by cdooh on Monday May 27, 2013 @04:40PM (#5776475)

Proving what my dad is always telling me "The stock market is essentially gambling. If you're going to buy stock do it to own the company not to speculate"

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Re:How rich would you be if you’d bought Apple shares instea... by bruceboughton on Tuesday May 28, 2013 @11:12AM (#5780482)

> If you're going to buy stock do it to own the company not to speculate

Why would you want to own (a small part of) the company? The only reason I can think of is to receive dividends, but unless you know the future dividends that is still speculation.

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Re:How rich would you be if you’d bought Apple shares instea... by cdooh on Thursday May 30, 2013 @03:29AM (#5791367)

We weren't talking small parts but influence the board/seat on the board parts:)

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