In terms of pretty much everything Tim was (and still is) the right person for Apple.In terms of money, Cook was exactly the right person for Apple at the right time.
In terms of pretty much everything Tim was (and still is) the right person for Apple.In terms of money, Cook was exactly the right person for Apple at the right time.
While Cook has acknowledged that Jobs wouldn’t have approved of everything Apple has done since his passing, I believe Jobs wouldn’t regret handing the reins to Cook one bit. Jobs was certainly aware that Cook wasn’t a visionary, but he executed his role exceptionally—maximizing and consolidating Apple’s market value, just as Jobs likely expected.In terms of pretty much everything Tim was (and still is) the right person for Apple.
Ah yes, a board filled with the likes of former CEOs from Blackrock, J&J, and Grameen (a loan company). I’m sure they’ll pick an innovator over a logistics/money man. /sHopeful Apple’s board will see the problems and hire an innovator at the helm.
I really don't get your logic. The basic purpose of investing is to lend companies your money so that they can grow and in the process make you and that company wealthier. Nothing to be embarrassed about there. One can invest either directly by buying shares in companies or, if one does not have the time and/or expertise, one can invest in companies or funds that do the picking for you. If you're suggesting those firms should be 'embarrassed', I ask WHY? Seems like they're providing a valuable service!I wish that people were embarrassed that money itself is their product.
I'm not saying it should be illegal to invest, but with a bit of shame it might not grow to such a preposterous scale.
Prostitution, for example, exists and is legal in some places like Nevada. But there are no titans of that industry who are exalted.
In terms of in ovation he was the swan song for Apple to exit stage left.In terms of money, Cook was exactly the right person for Apple at the right time.
Tim Cook will be remembered for killing any innovation and turning Steve’s products into a vast cash generating machine.
I wish that people were embarrassed that money itself is their product.
I'm not saying it should be illegal to invest, but with a bit of shame it might not grow to such a preposterous scale.
In terms of in ovation he was the swan song for Apple to exit stage left.
I do t buy Apple products because they make a lot of money for the company. This article calls out exactly why we do t buy Apple devices now. And probably won’t for some time.
If we knew the future we'd all be rich.I’ve been reflecting on an investment I should've made when I was living in Florida back in 2009. The markets were still shaking from the financial crisis, and Apple ($AAPL) stock had dropped to just $78.20 per share. I should have took risk and bought 4,000 shares, which would have cost me $312,800—worth about ₱12.6 million then at a ₱40.29 exchange rate.
Now in 2025, after multiple stock splits (28-for-1 total), those 4,000 shares have become 112,000 shares. With Apple now trading at $198.89, my portfolio would be worth a stunning:
👉 $22.28 million
👉 Or ₱1.24 billion at today's ₱55.60 rate
And that’s just capital appreciation.
Since Apple started paying dividends in 2012 (3.5 years later), I’d now be earning:
In short, that one bold move in 2009 would have now generate me more in quarterly dividends than I ever imagined earning in a year. And the total value? Grew 71x in USD, and nearly 100x in pesos.
- ₱1.43 million per quarter in dividends
- That’s over ₱15,000 per day just from holding
- Over the past year, that’s ₱5.6 million in passive income
The lesson? Hold quality. Be patient. Don’t underestimate long-term compounding, especially with companies like Apple. I didn’t buy a stock—I bought a lifelong cash machine.
📊 Apple Investment Journey: 2009 to 2025
Metric Jan 20, 2009 May 6, 2025 Forex ($ → ₱) ₱40.29 ₱55.60 AAPL Price $78.20 $198.89 Effective Pre-Split Price $5,568.92 - Stock Splits 28-for-1 (cumulative) - Shares Owned 4,000 (pre-split) 112,000 (post-split) Portfolio Value ($) $312,800.00 $22,275,680.00 Portfolio Value (₱) ₱12,602,712.00 ₱1,238,594,713.00 Years Until First Dividend 3.56 - Quarterly Dividend per Share - $0.23 Quarterly Dividend Total ($) - $25,760.00 Quarterly Dividend Total (₱) - ₱1,432,333.37 Daily Dividend (₱) - ₱15,696.80 Last 4 Quarters Dividend Total ($) - $100,800.00 Last 4 Quarters Dividend (₱) - ₱5,604,782.75 Daily Dividend (₱, annualized) - ₱15,355.57
I disagree.In terms of in ovation he was the swan song for Apple to exit stage left.
As if Jobs were allergic to filthy lucre. What is this? Revisionist week again?Tim Cook will be remembered for killing any innovation and turning Steve’s products into a vast cash generating machine.
Those who would be exalted usually step down before they are 94.Prostitution, for example, exists and is legal in some places like Nevada. But there are no titans of that industry who are exalted.