Apple vs Microsoft
From 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in Apple became $13,392.09; in Microsoft, $9,857.91. Dividends reinvested where applicable; crypto uses closing prices.
| Window (monthly closes) | Apple value | CAGR | Price only | Microsoft value | CAGR | Price only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years: 2025-10 to 2026-10 | $1,290.86 | 29.09% | $1,286.11 | $1,021.27 | 2.13% | $1,012.94 |
| 5 years: 2021-10 to 2026-10 | $2,379.88 | 18.94% | $2,321.26 | $1,648.03 | 10.51% | $1,581.66 |
| 10 years: 2016-10 to 2026-10 | $13,392.09 | 29.62% | $12,250.31 | $9,857.91 | 25.71% | $8,753.51 |
| Common history: 1986-03 to 2026-10 | $3,606,505.74 | 22.36% | $2,757,184.07 | $9,049,437.99 | 25.17% | $5,493,056.67 |
Aligned common monthly observations; these are not simultaneous executable prices. Latest month may be incomplete. Apple: last price date 2026-10-23 · Microsoft: last price date 2026-10-23
Past performance does not predict future returns. Fees, taxes and FX excluded.
Apple history
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