We all want to beat the market. It's easier said than done, but doing your homework can give you an edge on the standard portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) these days. Here are three stocks that have beaten the S 500 that I think can do it again over time.

An investment gem for years, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was in the news a few weeks ago for becoming more valuable than (NASDAQ: MSFT). The company has outpaced the S 500 by 234% over the last five years.

It is one of Warren Buffett's favorites, and for good reason. Its products have lots of utility, and the phone and computer businesses have a significant barrier to entry. You need deep pockets and infrastructure to get involved in this game.

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