Is Apple Becoming a Dividend Play?

Shares of Apple took a huge hit today, which has many investors wondering about the company's future growth. But the company maintains an unheard-of amount of cash on its balance sheets, and with no real probability of major acquisitions coming up in the near future, many analysts are looking to the company to increase its dividend. In this video, Motley Fool tech and telecom analyst Eric Bleeker tells us what the current story is with Apple's dividend, and what it could look like if the company bumps it up.

There's no doubt that Apple is at the center of technology's largest revolution ever, and that longtime shareholders have been handsomely rewarded with over 1,000% gains. However, there is a debate raging as to whether Apple remains a buy. The Motley Fool's senior technology analyst and managing bureau chief, Eric Bleeker, is prepared to fill you in on both reasons to buy and reasons to sell Apple, and what opportunities are left for the company (and more importantly, your portfolio) going forward. To get instant access to his latest thinking on Apple, simply click here now.

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Austin Smith owns shares of Apple and Intel. Eric Bleeker, CFA has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Intel. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Intel, and Microsoft. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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