A $10,000 bet on AAPL at the first iPhone launch in 2007 has grown to $844,546, crushing the S&P 500's $51,388 return. Speculation is building around the widely anticipated next Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) iPhone launch, expected as soon as next month. What $10,000 in Apple BecameHere’s the split-adjusted, price-return picture for a $10,000 investment in Apple versus the same amount in the S&P 500, measured through August 10, 2026. Putting $10,000 in Apple Today? Apple looks like a durable compounder at these levels, though return expectations should be reset to reflect its sheer size.