Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
100% reinvested · ex-date convention. Period returns use this fixed assumption, independent of chart settings. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year.
AAPL has lagged AAPW over the trailing twelve months, posting a 30.93% total return against 32.20%. Measured from Feb 2025 — the start of shared available history — AAPL has compounded at 21.96% a year versus 20.68% for AAPW. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return and risk statistics by fund. Each row is one fund; each column is one period or statistic.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date), split-adjusted, as of October 9, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year. “Since Feb 2025” measures every fund from February 19, 2025 — the start of shared available history — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the past year. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the past year) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Distribution rate and return of capital
Metric
AAPL
AAPW
Forward distribution rate
0.32%
18.86%
Trailing 12-month yield
0.31%
27.16%
Return of capital
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100.00%
Total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is the Total returns section above. Return of capital is the share of a recent distribution that was not income.
Side-by-side snapshot
Side-by-side snapshot. Each row is one metric;
each column is one fund.
Designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. Also provides digital content, streaming, and cloud services.
AAPW targets weekly payouts and 120% of the weekly total return of Apple Inc. before fees.
Bottom lineChoose AAPL if you want direct ownership of the underlying business, with no fund wrapper or management fee. Choose AAPW if you want higher current income (18.86% vs 0.32% for AAPL).
How the risk works
Read this before the income numbers below: the strategy mechanics on this page shape what those payouts can cost you.
Daily leverage reset. AAPW targets a multiple of the index's DAILY move, resetting every session. Over weeks and months the compounding of daily resets (volatility decay) can drag returns far below the stated multiple, especially in choppy markets — and losses are magnified the same way gains are.
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Roundhill Investments is known for offering innovative, specialized ETFs that often feature weekly dividend distributions and exposure to trending themes and individual mega-cap stocks. Their lineup spans income-focused strategies, leveraged products, thematic investments in areas like cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, and weekly-pay funds that appeal to investors seeking frequent distributions. The issuer has built a distinctive niche with products targeting both traditional income seekers and those interested in emerging sectors, offering a diverse range of tickers that go well beyond conventional dividend vehicles.
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AAPL (Apple Inc.) is a stock, while AAPW (Roundhill AAPL WeeklyPay ETF) is an ETF — their trading structures differ.
AAPW offers the higher yield at 18.86% vs 0.32% for AAPL. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
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On a $10,000 investment, AAPL would generate roughly $8.00 cash per distribution, while AAPW would produce $36.27 cash per distribution, at current distribution rates.
AAPL yield0.32%
AAPW yield18.86%
Cash diff on $10K$28.27
Cost & efficiency
AAPW charges a 1.00% expense ratio — roughly $1,000 over 10 years on $10,000 (simplified, not compounded). AAPL is a stock, not a fund, so it charges no expense ratio.
AAPW ER1.00%
Strategy & risk
AAPL is a stock built around consumer technology exposure, while AAPW tracks Apple (AAPL) with a leverage approach. Beta is 1.069 for AAPL and 1.0844 for AAPW — effectively similar market sensitivity.
AAPL beta1.069
AAPW beta1.0844
Security details
AAPL (Apple Inc.) is a stock. AAPW is managed by Roundhill Investments (launched 02/19/2025) with $42.0M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current distribution rate for AAPL and AAPW?
AAPL currently distributes 0.32% and AAPW 18.86%, based on fund data updated October 2026. Distribution rate moves with both the payout and the share price, so check the as-of date before relying on either figure.
Is AAPL or AAPW better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. AAPW currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between AAPL and AAPW?
AAPL (Apple Inc.) is a stock built around consumer technology exposure, while AAPW (Roundhill AAPL WeeklyPay ETF) tracks Apple (AAPL) with a leverage approach. They are issued by — and Roundhill Investments respectively.
Can I hold both AAPL and AAPW?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Is AAPL or AAPW safer?
By Dividend Vision's Distribution Safety Score — a rules-based 0–100 estimate of how resilient a distribution looks, where higher is safer — AAPL scores 100, AAPW scores 67, so AAPL's payout currently looks the more resilient of the two. No score makes an investment risk-free — treat this as a screening signal, not a guarantee, and the leverage, options-income, or crypto caveats flagged on this page apply regardless of score.
Which has lower fees, AAPL or AAPW?
AAPW charges a 1.00% expense ratio. AAPL is a stock, not a fund, so it has no expense ratio — owning it directly costs nothing in ongoing fund fees.
How much income does $10,000 in AAPL vs AAPW generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in AAPL would generate roughly $8.00 cash per distribution ($32.00 annually). The same in AAPW would produce about $36.27 cash per distribution ($1,886.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, AAPL or AAPW?
AAPL has lagged AAPW over the trailing twelve months, posting a 30.93% total return against 32.20%. Measured from Feb 2025 — the start of shared available history — AAPL has compounded at 21.96% a year versus 20.68% for AAPW. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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