Despite Concerns, Apple's Halo Remains Bright

By Steve Heller – Apr 15, 2013 at 9:00PM

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Between the Apple "halo effect" and strong customer satisfaction, investors may be underestimating Apple’s long-term potential.

According to a recent Raymond James survey, Apple (AAPL 0.51%) users are more likely to upgrade compared to Google Android users. Also, the survey reinforced the fact that Apple's retention rate remains higher than the competition at 81.4%. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Steve Heller discusses how a strong retention rate coupled with the Apple halo effect gives investors a ripe opportunity over the long term.

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