2026-01-02 16:26:28

A well-known investor once decisively entered the market in 2013, heavily investing in Apple stock. At that time, Steve Jobs had been deceased for two years, and the market was full of doubts about Apple's future—an典型的悲观时刻.

Looking at the results now—how疯狂 was this investment?

It is reported that one of his account data looks like this:
14 years of returns, reaching +1,881.8%
Single account profit: $33,920,767 (about 240 million RMB)
Annualized return rate remains stable at around 24.5%

Even more震撼的是, this is just one of his dozens of accounts.

The logic behind this case is actually very simple—select sufficiently伟大的公司, then let time do the multiplication. Apple's innovation capability, brand value, and cash flow performance over the past decade have all perfectly证明了这一点. Investors who hold high-quality assets long-term often最终收获指数级的回报.

But the question is, how many people dare to do this when the market is悲观?

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SolidityJester

· 01-05 11:28

To be honest, it's just about betting on the right track. Buying blue-chip stocks at the bottom of a bear market sounds simple, but it's too difficult to actually do. Mindset, ah, this is the biggest enemy in stock trading. The numbers are scary, but who can hold on for 14 years without moving? I can't do it anyway. Cash cows like Apple should be long-term investments, but unfortunately most people are itchy. 1881% sounds great, but have you calculated the time cost? Instead of chasing these nostalgic stories, it's better to find the next Apple.

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MetaEggplant

· 01-04 14:01

To be honest, I've heard this kind of story too many times; it's just psychological manipulation for retail investors. Those who dared to heavily invest in Apple in 2013, frankly, had capital, the right mindset, and an information advantage. Ordinary people? They simply don't have those conditions. Time as a multiplier sounds great, but you have to endure those 14 years. Most people have already cut their losses in some bear market. That's the real challenge.

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GasFeePhobia

· 01-04 06:40

These numbers are a bit dizzying, but to be honest, the inverse operation of the greed and fear index is indeed the secret to wealth. ---- Back in 2013, who the hell dared to hold a heavy position? I was still trading clone coins back then. ---- The key is mindset. Most people panic at the slightest dip, but this guy really has guts. ---- Wait, dozens of accounts? Is this operation a bit outrageous, or am I just too inexperienced? ---- Basically, it's about timing + stock selection. Knowing is easy, doing is hard, everyone. ---- Laughing to death, what was I doing in 2013? Losing money. ---- Stop talking, now I finally understand the difference between knowing and doing.

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TideReceder

· 01-02 16:56

Really, who would have believed back then that Apple could do this? Now it all looks like a bubble. It's easy to say it nicely, but most people simply don't have the mental resilience to withstand it. Choosing the right company is easy; the hard part is holding on when others panic. 240 million single accounts? I just want to know how they built their mental resilience. The time multiplication theory sounds comfortable, but how many can truly survive a bear market? The most ironic thing is that there are many armchair strategists afterward, those who were bearish together back then.

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GateUser-7b078580

· 01-02 16:49

The data shows that although 1881% seems outrageous, I have to question the 24.5% annualized return... If calculated hourly, the fluctuations could eat up half of the profit.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 01-02 16:44

It's already 240 million, and I'm still debating when to bottom out. The gap... Wait, this guy went all-in on Apple back in 2013. Looking back at that move, he's definitely a chosen one. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have listened to those voices bearish on Apple. Now I regret it so much that I feel sick. Is it really the time players who win in the end? Should I just learn to hold and stay invested... But the key is, who can do that? Hold on during a crash and keep a calm mindset. I would have been scared away early. This is true long-termism, a hundred times more reliable than any technical analysis.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-02 16:43

Honestly, back in 2013, there weren't many people willing to go all in on Apple. I was also swayed by the pessimistic voices and chickened out. Looking back now, it was a huge loss. Time truly is the best compound interest machine, but human nature is just too greedy to sit still. Damn, this is why I'm still repeatedly getting cut in gas fees. Damn it, if I had known earlier, I would have held tightly onto AAPL and not let go—exponential returns, everyone.

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AirdropChaser

· 01-02 16:43

It's truly the time compound interest in action; my dad has never made money like this... --- In simple terms, it's greed when others are fearful, so straightforward it hurts --- 2.4 billion in just one account? How rich must this guy be? I don't have that kind of guts --- The key is to have that kind of resolve; I've already cut my losses long ago --- Holding high-quality assets long-term? Easier said than done, who knows which ones are quality --- If I had known it would be like this, I would have gone all-in on Apple too; post-hoc analysis is so boring --- Dozens of accounts? Capitalists are just different; if it were us, we'd have lost everything --- This is true passive income, way more exciting than playing with derivatives --- The most testing time for human nature is during pessimism; most people can't escape the shackles of fear --- 1881%... How many short-term traders have been awakened by this number

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