12 Stocks Most Held by Hedge Funds

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8. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL

Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 158

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a global technology leader renowned for its innovative and user-friendly products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the Apple Watch, and a suite of services.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) continues to prioritize innovation as a core driver of growth. On October 28, the company launched Apple Intelligence, an intelligence system that combines generative models in a personal context and offers features such as systemwide Writing Tools, a more natural and conversational Siri, and advanced photo capabilities. The company plans to roll out additional features and support for more languages in the coming months to further enhance user experience and differentiation in the market. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is also focusing on expanding its Services segment by introducing new features and enhancing existing ones.

The company’s Services segment, which includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Pay, among others, set an all-time revenue record of $25 billion in the September quarter, up 12% year-over-year. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is enhancing the Apple Pay experience with features like redeeming rewards and accessing loans at checkout. The company is also actively expanding its presence in key markets and introducing new products to meet diverse customer needs. New products such as the iPhone 16, the M4-powered Mac lineup, and the Apple Watch Series 10, along with AirPods Pro 2 with end-to-end hearing health capabilities, are all part of the company’s strategy to cater to a wide range of consumer segments and maintain its competitive edge.

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