Hedge fund sues Apple over $137bn cash pile

clock

An activist shareholder is demanding US technology giant Apple pay out more of its $137bn (£87bn) cash pile to investors.

The world's largest company has been sitting on a huge sum of cash for many years, and in 2012 that cash pile soared in size, climbing from $98bn last March. US hedge fund manager David Einhorn has now moved to sue the group, telling CNBC that Apple had a "Depression-era" mentality which gave it a tendency to hoard cash and play safe. Einhorn, who owns Green Light Capital, told the television station: "It has sort of a mentality of a depression. In other words, people who have gone through traumas ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Aberdeen partners with Titanbay to deepen private markets presence

Aberdeen partners with Titanbay to deepen private markets presence

Firms said the partnership will solve operational delays

Cristian Angeloni
clock 01 September 2025 • 2 min read
London Stock Exchange granted FCA approval to become inaugural PISCES operator

London Stock Exchange granted FCA approval to become inaugural PISCES operator

To launch later this year

Cristian Angeloni
clock 27 August 2025 • 1 min read
Watch Professional Adviser's Working Lunch with Baillie Gifford - Enduring Growth in a Changing World

Watch Professional Adviser's Working Lunch with Baillie Gifford - Enduring Growth in a Changing World

Catch up on the discussion

Professional Adviser
clock 21 August 2025 • 1 min read