Apple vs Microsoft: what $10,000 became
Between May 2016 and May 2026, Apple (AAPL) returned +1200%. A $10,000 position became $129,957. Microsoft (MSFT) returned +846% over the same window, turning $10,000 into $94,619.
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The two most valuable companies on earth, ten years side by side. Neither ever pulls away.
| Apple | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | AAPL | MSFT |
| Return | +1200% | +846% |
| $10,000 became | $129,957 | $94,619 |
Questions
Does this include dividends?
No. These are price returns from Yahoo Finance daily closes for AAPL and MSFT. Reinvested dividends would raise a figure for any line that pays one.
What if I pick different dates?
The figures move with them. This window runs from 2016 to 2026. Open the chart in the editor, move either end, and both numbers follow.
Methodology
Daily closing prices from Yahoo Finance (AAPL, MSFT), up to May 2026. Returns are price returns. Dividends and fees are excluded. Past performance is not a guide to future results. This page is general information, not investment advice.
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