Apple vs Microsoft: which is stronger each month?
Apple has been strongest in October (+6.17%) and weakest in September (-3.77%). Microsoft has been strongest in January (+5.07%) and weakest in February (-0.76%). Apple had the higher average in 6 of 12 months, and the two pointed the same way in 9 of 12.
Month by month
| Month | Apple average | Apple up years | Microsoft average | Microsoft up years | Stronger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +3.59% | 57% | +5.07% | 65% | Microsoft |
| February | +1.68% | 54% | -0.76% | 45% | Apple |
| March | +2.20% | 50% | +2.88% | 65% | Microsoft |
| April | +3.65% | 59% | +3.54% | 68% | Apple |
| May | +2.50% | 54% | +3.13% | 66% | Microsoft |
| June | -1.94% | 46% | +1.87% | 56% | Microsoft |
| July | +3.19% | 63% | +0.31% | 54% | Apple |
| August | +5.38% | 63% | +1.88% | 64% | Apple |
| September | -3.77% | 38% | +0.65% | 59% | Microsoft |
| October | +6.17% | 69% | +4.89% | 65% | Apple |
| November | +2.91% | 56% | +2.89% | 63% | Apple |
| December | +1.45% | 60% | +1.58% | 59% | Microsoft |
Apple since 1981, Microsoft since 1986, monthly close to close, as of October 16, 2026. The highlighted row is the current month. Monthly correlation over the last 16 years: 0.49.
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Questions
What is the best month for Apple?
Since 1981, October has averaged +6.17% for Apple, higher in 69% of 45 years.
What is the best month for Microsoft?
Since 1987, January has averaged +5.07% for Microsoft, higher in 65% of 40 years.
Do Apple and Microsoft move together?
Over the last 16 years their monthly moves had a correlation of 0.49, where 1 means they always move together and 0 means no link.
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