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What is Apple Inc.?
Apple designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, software, and services, including the iPhone, Mac computers, iPad, and Apple Watch, alongside services like the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
The company's business is often described in two parts: hardware products and a growing services segment that includes subscriptions and the App Store. Apple has manufacturing and retail operations worldwide, with a large share of production historically based in Asia.
How to Trade Apple Inc. — Exchanges, Strategies & Risk Management
Where AAPL is traded
Apple shares trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange during standard U.S. market hours, and are also available through many international brokers offering access to U.S. markets.
Common trading approaches
Investors in Apple often follow the company's quarterly earnings reports, product launches, and guidance alongside price charts, since these events can significantly affect trading activity. Approaches range from long-term buy-and-hold investing to shorter-term trading around specific catalysts like earnings dates.
Risk management basics
As with any individual stock, concentrating a large portion of a portfolio in a single company carries more risk than a diversified approach. Common risk management practices include position sizing relative to overall portfolio size and being aware of scheduled events, like earnings releases, that can increase short-term volatility.
This section is educational and general in nature — it is not personalized financial advice. Any trading or investment decision should be based on your own research and risk tolerance.
Key facts
- Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne
- Headquartered in Cupertino, California
- Listed on the Nasdaq exchange
Quick answers
What does Apple make?
Apple makes consumer electronics such as the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, along with software and services like the App Store and iCloud.
When was Apple founded?
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.
What stock exchange is Apple listed on?
Apple trades on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker AAPL.
Where can I view live AAPL stock charts?
You can view a live, interactive AAPL chart above, or open it in the full multi-chart grid using the button on this page.
What are Apple's main sources of revenue?
Apple generates revenue primarily from iPhone sales, along with Mac computers, iPad, wearables like Apple Watch and AirPods, and a growing services segment including the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
Does Apple pay a dividend?
Yes, Apple pays a quarterly dividend to shareholders, in addition to large share buyback programs — though its dividend yield is generally lower than many other large, mature companies.