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Opinion on  Apple Computer Inc (AAPL)     Sector: Technology  >  Industry: Computer Hardware
Taking a bite out of my position in AAPL

May 05, 2008 01:13 AM GMT
Return Risk
+4.45% HIGH
Sr. Analyst

I am selling half of the AAPL position in my model portfolio. 
Assuming five years of 30% growth and zero growth thereafter, AAPL has an intrinsic value of $152; therefore, I believe that at the Friday's close of $180.94, AAPL shares have a significant premium built in.  The next generation iPhone and the iPhone / iPod Touch  application store may improve the earnings picture dramatically, but until evidence of such, a smaller position is warranted.

AAPL:  This call was made on 05/05/08 @ $181.81
Rating:   Neutral/Hold   $181.81 (05/05/08)
Gain/Loss:   +12.31% in 570 days
Target:   $180.00 (-1.00%) in One month
Allocation:   3.9% of portfolio


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abates   N/A     0 point   commented 570 days ago reply

I think this is probably a good call, we have seen a nice rise in this name since it hit bottom. But apple is prone to overvaluation as it is a wall street darling.
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skylander   59%     3 points   commented 569 days ago reply

I think that you may want to wait a little bit. The WWDC is coming on June. They will definitely to introduce a new product or new generation of product. The stock is still have a upside.

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