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Own an iPhone? Why You Need to Own the Business (And Not Just the Phone)
By The Smart Investor  •  June 23, 2026
From the phone in your hand to the earbuds in your ears, Apple’s presence in our daily lives is undeniable. Yet, while many people are willing to camp overnight to get their hands on the latest iPhone, few take a step further to move from a loyal customer to an owner of the business. After all, if you love the product, wouldn’t it be nice to own a part of the company too?

A Thought Experiment: Customer vs Shareholder

Depending on which side of the checkout counter you’re on, your relationship with the company changes. As a dedicated user who buys a new iPhone every two to three years, you enjoy the premium design, hardware, and software. However, this remains a one-way financial street where thousands of dollars leave your bank account forever to fuel the company’s revenue and profit growth. On the other hand, if you redirect that capital to buy Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)...
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By The Smart Investor
The Smart Investor is co-founded by David Kuo, Joanna Sng, and Chin Hui Leong. The company was formed in late 2019 from the ashes of the Motley Fool Singapore. The Smart Investor believes that everybody can learn how to invest, smartly. We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing investing education, stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.
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