Why Buying This FAANG Stock Could Be a Genius Move

Why Buying This FAANG Stock Could Be a Genius Move

FAANG stocks remain popular among investors because these tech giants have historically outperformed the market. Over the past decade, the stocks of (Facebook) Meta

FAANG stocks remain popular among investors because these tech giants have historically outperformed the market. Over the past decade, the stocks of (Facebook) Meta

Platforms, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon, Netflix, and (Google) Alphabet have all beaten the S&P 500.  FAANG Stock Stock Price Gain Average annual

Platforms, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon, Netflix, and (Google) Alphabet have all beaten the S&P 500.  FAANG Stock Stock Price Gain Average annual

increase Apple 616% 25% Netflix 532.8% 23.2% Amazon.com 452.8% 21.4%

increase Apple 616% 25% Netflix 532.8% 23.2% Amazon.com 452.8% 21.4%

Alphabet 256.5% 15.5% Meta Platforms 117.4% 9.2% S&P 500 113.9% 9% Data source:

Alphabet 256.5% 15.5% Meta Platforms 117.4% 9.2% S&P 500 113.9% 9% Data source:

Ycharts. Apple has led the way. In fact, the tech titan has also outperformed its FAANG stock peers over the last three- and five-year periods. While it's likely not

Ycharts. Apple has led the way. In fact, the tech titan has also outperformed its FAANG stock peers over the last three- and five-year periods. While it's likely not

the only catalyst, Apple is the only FAANG stock that pays dividends. That's worth noting because dividend-paying stocks have historically outperformed their stingier peers. 

the only catalyst, Apple is the only FAANG stock that pays dividends. That's worth noting because dividend-paying stocks have historically outperformed their stingier peers. 

Here's why Apple's decision to pay a growing dividend makes the company look like the smartest FAANG stock to buy.

Here's why Apple's decision to pay a growing dividend makes the company look like the smartest FAANG stock to buy.