It’s likely that these major tech companies will be valued even higher a decade from now.
There’s a phrase that all investors should keep in mind: “Market time trumps market timing.” I learned this the hard way, you know? My biggest mistake in investing was really hanging on too long, waiting for that so-called “perfect” moment to buy stocks and then selling them too early.
Sure, buy-and-hold investing might not be as thrilling as flipping stocks constantly, but honestly, it tends to be far more profitable in my experience.
That said, picking the right stocks is crucial, no matter how you choose to invest. So, here are two tech stocks that could be worth holding onto for the next decade.
1. Apple
Apple (AAPL) reported a staggering $112 billion in profits for the fiscal year ending September 27, 2025. Just to put that in perspective, that figure exceeds the market cap of most of the world’s companies. Apple has shown it can manage capital effectively for shareholders, and I really hope this trend continues.
Warren Buffett once remarked that Apple is “probably the best company in the world that I know”. I tend to agree with him. The loyalty of its customer base is impressive, and the ecosystem around its iPhone is well fortified.
If Apple plays its cards right, I wouldn’t be shocked to see it snag a leading position in the emerging smart glasses market. They’re already building strong software with visionOS and have millions of iPhone users ready to adopt their new, AI-driven glasses.
Another place to keep an eye on is Apple’s involvement with the rollout of 6G networks, expected around 2030. This tech could be 1,000 times quicker than 5G. Just imagine the possibilities—things like holographic communication all over the place. Apple seems poised to benefit greatly from this evolution.
2. Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) isn’t too far behind, with revenue hitting $101.8 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. They’re on track to beat those numbers in fiscal 2026, having reported a net income of $27.7 billion in their first quarter.
While Apple navigated its way into generative AI a bit later, Microsoft jumped on that train early, especially with its partnership and investment in OpenAI, the folks behind ChatGPT. That decision has clearly paid off.
With generative AI woven throughout its product line, Microsoft has seen impressive growth—Intelligence Cloud revenue surged by 28% year-over-year. Meanwhile, its Productivity and Business Processes division, which features Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn, grew by 17% year-over-year.
Is this growth going to last? Well, Wall Street seems to think so. Most analysts, out of 57 surveyed in January, rated Microsoft as a “buy” or “strong buy,” with a consensus price target suggesting a potential increase of about 30% in the next year.
But let’s not just focus on the short term; I believe Microsoft is well-positioned for long-term success. Their products have a strong foothold among businesses and software developers, and I doubt they’ll lose that edge soon.
AI advancements might be a major growth area for Microsoft moving forward. Plus, their exploration into quantum computing is intriguing. They’ve developed topoconductors, a new material that could pave the way for large-scale quantum supercomputers. All in all, Microsoft’s future looks quite promising.
