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In just two years, Apple Inc's (AAPL -2.46%) debt has jumped from $0 to $47 billion, making it one of the biggest borrowers on Wall Street. While the company has invested alongside its debt to establish a seemingly conservative position, taking on $15 billion or more of debt annually may not be sustainable.
Here are few of the challenges Apple faces in its quest to return capital to shareholders.
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