Apple (AAPL 0.77%) is one of the most closely watched stocks on the market today, with a best-in-class line of products, and unbelievable returns for investors over the past decade. But shares have fallen 25% from the company's all-time high, which it hit in September. Has the Apple investing thesis changed, or is Apple still a buy for the long term? In this video, Motley Fool tech analyst Andrew Tonner tells us why shares are down, and whether that makes Apple a buy today or not.
Now Is the Time to Buy Apple
By Andrew Tonner – Jan 3, 2013 at 8:00PM
NASDAQ: AAPL
Apple

Market Cap
$4.0T
Today's Change
(-0.77%) $2.07
Current Price
$268.30
Price as of November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM ET
Apple is down 25% off of its high, and none of the reasons why have to do with the core Apple investing thesis. That means buy, buy, buy!
About the Author
Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Follow @andrewtonner