Apple iPhone Vs. Apple Stock

Garcia: Buying an early iPhone vs. buying Apple stock. 

Imagine buying the first generation iPhone 3G in 2008 for $599, keeping it sealed for 17 years, and finally selling for a whopping $24,000

A gain of 3,906%

You STILL would have outrperformed by simply buying $AAPL for $5.18/share

A gain of 5,258%—not including dividends!🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZxlrEYubZo

— Garcia (@GarciaCap) December 10, 2025