Apple’s share prices drop after iPhone 18 launch:What experts say should you invest or wait?

Apple just showed the world its new iPhone 18 lineup. People around the world were excited to see the new features and design. However, something surprising happened on the stock market: Apple’s stock price went down right after the announcement. Apple’s modest post-event decline looks like a classic sell-the-news reaction. Apple closed at around $315.34 on September 9, down 0.28%, although the stock came under significantly greater intraday pressure. -Santosh Meena,HoR, Swastika Investment If you follow business news, you might wonder why a company’s stock price drops right when its biggest new product is announced. You might also wonder how can you invest in Apple and own a small part of the company. Why Did Apple Stock Fall After the iPhone 18 Launch? When Apple releases a new iPhone, its stock price often drops for a few days. Financial experts call this a classic “sell the news” moment. Here is how it works: Before the event: Investors get excited about the upcoming phone. They buy shares early because they hope the new phone will be amazing. This buying pushes the stock price up. During and after the event: Once the event happens and the new phone is shown, there are no more secrets. Many investors sell their shares to lock in their cash profits. The result: When many people sell at the same time, the stock price drops slightly. History shows that Apple’s stock price often drops on the day of a new iPhone launch, but then goes back up over the following months. For long-term investors, a short drop in price can actually be a good chance to buy shares at a discount. Meena says that Apple’s near-term setup remains cautious. $300 is the key level to watch on the downside, while $340–350 remains the major hurdle on the upside. $300 is immediate and crucial support. A decisive break below this level could increase selling pressure and open the door toward $275 and $250. While $340–350 is a major resistance zone. Sustained strength above this area would be required to signal a meaningful improvement in the technical structure. -Santosh Meena How You Can Invest in Apple: Step-by-Step Buying shares of Apple is much easier today than it used to be. You do not need thousands of rupees. Indian residents can legally buy shares of Apple Inc. Investors can purchase full or fractional shares directly through registered international platforms or indirectly via Indian mutual funds. Step 1: Open a US Investing Account To buy Apple shares directly, an investor must open an overseas trading account. Several Indian fintech platforms and foreign brokerages partner with SEBI-registered entities to offer US stock investing for Indian users. Step 2: Indirect Investment Route via Indian Mutual Funds Investors who prefer not to open an overseas trading account can invest in Apple indirectly through domestic mutual funds. Several Indian Asset Management Companies (AMCs) offer Fund of Funds (FoFs) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that track US tech indices or invest directly in US technology equities