{"id":103030,"date":"2018-04-24T16:11:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T15:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=103030"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:33:30","slug":"buy-apple-shares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/buy-apple-shares","title":{"rendered":"How to buy Apple shares"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than just a phone maker, Apple is an iconic cultural movement with innovation at its core. So it came as no surprise when it pipped everybody else to the post with the first $1 trillion valuation for a US public company, back in 2018. It\u2019s a tech stock<\/a> ecosystem giant \u2013 offering both services and hardware, with artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a> enhancing its revenue streams.<\/p>

With a loyal customer base and a strong ability to monetise hardware and software, buying Apple shares provides exposure to one of the most profitable companies on the planet. However, its premium valuation and reliance on hardware upgrades remain some fruity areas to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to buy shares in Apple<\/h3>\n\n
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  1. Open a brokerage account.<\/strong> Choose from our top broker picks<\/a> or compare brokers in depth. To trade US shares you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form \u2013 typically part of the sign-up process.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Fund your account.<\/strong> Add money to your account via bank transfer or debit card.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Search the platform by ticker symbol.<\/strong> AAPL in this case.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Choose an order type.<\/strong> Place a market order (or limit order, if you want to try to hold out for a specific price) with your preferred number of shares or investment amount.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Submit the order.<\/strong> It's that simple.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes<\/span>. You'll need a smartphone or computer<\/span><\/span>, an internet connection<\/span><\/span>, your passport or driving licence<\/span><\/span> and a means of payment<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Our top picks for where to buy Apple shares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n