Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC released its third-quarter 2025 investor letter, highlighting a standout period for US equities driven by optimism over the Federal Reserve’s dovish pivot and AI boom. The strategy returned +3.29% net of fees, outperforming the Russell 1000 Index and S&P 500 Index. Check the fund’s top five holdings for its best picks in 2025.

In the letter, Mar Vista U.S. Quality Strategy emphasized Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), noting its one-month return of 13.79% and a 12.42% gain over the last 52 weeks. On October 8, 2025, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) closed at $258.06 per share, with a market capitalization of $3.83 trillion.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rebounded in Q3 2025, with easing investor concerns over tariffs and the early adoption of its generative AI product. The focus shifted to positive developments like Alphabet’s DOJ trial resolution and strong initial demand for the iPhone 17 launch.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks 8th on the list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. In Q2, 156 hedge fund portfolios held Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), up from 159 in the previous quarter. With revenue of $94 billion in the June quarter, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shows potential as an investment, but certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and less downside risk.

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