Apple vs Microsoft
Two of the largest companies in the world, frequently trading places as the most valuable. Apple is driven by hardware and a services ecosystem; Microsoft by enterprise software, cloud, and AI. This page compares their real long-term performance and risk.
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Has Apple or Microsoft performed better?
Both have been strong long-term performers, and the leader changes depending on the window you choose. The comparison above recalculates for each time range. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Which stock is more volatile, Apple or Microsoft?
The risk section above shows each stock’s annualized volatility and largest drawdown over your selected period, so you can compare how much each one moved around.