Tiffy

Why Apple Stock Is Poised To Go Flat - At Best

I agree Apple is a risky investment. The market cap is already very high, and this company is condemned to create always the best / most attractive products on its markets to preserve its margins. The market share of Macintosh is too small to be a guarantee of revenue in the long term, and Ipods, Iphones and ITunes are "fashion" products. All the teenagers in the world want an Ipod. Today. But what about tomorrow ? Another brand could become more "fashion" than the Ipod. Same story for the Iphone.
It doesn't mean Apple will crash. But it could. It could also triple its market cap. But what is sure is that it is a risky investment.
Who can be sure that Apple will always produce the best / most attractive products ? Nobody, even Steve Jobs. Of course Apple will do its best, but they are not gods, other companies could do better.
Note to Apple fans : when Steve Jobs left Apple and founded NeXT Computer, he created the best existing computer. Far more advanced than all Windows and Mac computers. Without success... the company crashed. He then came back to Apple and a few years later launched Mac Os X, which was largely inspired by NeXT Os. It has been a success. I am sure Steve Jobs is one of the best placed person to talk about the uncertainties of success.