did you know 70% of major companies are buying back their own stocks here's why it's a big deal for investors before we dive in take a moment to hit that subscribe and like buttons If you like getting the most up-to-date financial information so what exactly is a stock buyback it's when a company buys its own shares from the marketplace this reduces the number of shares available often boosting the stock price why is this good for investors with fewer shares each one typically becomes more valuable plus it's a sign that the company believes in its own future growth recently Tech Giant Apple announced a staggering 90 billion buyback and they're not alone Nvidia just announced a $50 billion stock buyback even giants like Microsoft have joined the buyback bandwagon with a $60 billion initiative so next time you hear about a stock buyback remember it could be a win for you as an investor happy investing