
The Magnificent Seven stocks, which include Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), concluded a stellar year, outperforming the S&P 500 index. Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (MGK) secured a 6.9% gain over the past six months, surpassing the S&P 500's 5.6% increase.
Additionally, investors' interest in these mega caps is evident from MGK's 49.2% gains over the past year. Before exploring individual stocks, let’s analyze the factors poised to benefit these companies.