12 Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

7. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 170

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 2, CNBC, while quoting Nikkei Asia, noted that the company plans at least 5 new iPhone models through early 2027. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has lifted its foldable iPhone production plans to 10 million units. CNBC, while quoting Bloomberg, also reported that the tech giant explored Chinese chip suppliers. This is because AI demand continues to strain the memory supplies.

CNBC, while quoting Nikkei Asia, added that as the company prepares to launch its first-ever foldable device, it has already secured components for ~80 million smartphones diversified throughout new models for H2 2026. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s total smartphone production for 2026 can surpass 220 million units, with the company’s scale and purchasing power in getting memory and components remaining stronger than its competitors.

As a result, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) managed to navigate the supply shortages better than its Chinese competitors.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and home accessories.

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