Apple Shares Currently Have Greater Downside Risk Than Upside Potential

Apple Shares Currently Have Greater Downside Risk Than Upside Potential

So, you hold Apple (AAPL) stock. But what you want to know is whether you should continue to hold, or sell. After seeing such a rise in the share price as we have over the past few weeks, I'd want to know the same thing. And the truth is that no one will be able to tell you with any certainty. If you sell now, for sure you'll have banked a healthy profit. But if the share price rises another 10%, then you might be kicking yourself. Similarly, if the company were to announce a massive single special dividend, selling now would mean you miss that.

But how about putting a trade on that will protect you against a fall in the market, whilst also taking advantage of a further rise toward $600 and keeping the option of receiving the dividend (should one be announced)? Read More

Published 5th March 2012