Investors looking for exposure to Microsoft (MSFT), without directly holding the stock, can consider two ETFs: Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF (GXPT) and American Century Large Cap Growth ETF (ACGR). Both funds hold Microsoft as a top weight and are built to track long‑run demand for cloud and AI. Importantly, analysts see more than 20% upside for both ETFs.
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The GXPT ETF gives investors exposure to large‑cap tech names tied to AI and cloud growth. It tracks the MSCI USA Large Cap Information Technology Index, which includes major names in software, semiconductors, hardware, and IT services. The fund has gained attention for its simple structure and strong performance during the recent AI rally.
MSFT stock constitutes 11.26% of the ETF’s holdings. Some other top holdings in the GXPT ETF include Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Broadcom (AVGO). Overall, the ETF has $121.61 million in assets under management (AUM) and an expense ratio of 0.15%.
On TipRanks, the GXPT ETF has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 81 Buys, five Holds, and one Sell assigned in the last three months. The average GXPT ETF price target of $40.69 implies 24.94% upside potential.
American Century Large Cap Growth ETF (ACGR)
The ACGR ETF is an actively managed fund that focuses on U.S. large‑cap companies with strong growth potential. Unlike index‑tracking growth ETFs, ACGR relies on American Century’s research team to select stocks based on fundamentals and long‑term growth outlook.
Microsoft stock accounts for 10.16% of ACGR’s total holdings. Apart from MSFT, some of the top stocks in the ACGR ETF are Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple, and Amazon (AMZN). Overall, the ETF has $10.35 million in AUM. Also, it has an expense ratio of 0.39%.
Turning to Wall Street, the ETF has a Strong Buy consensus rating. Of the 84 stocks held, 78 have Buy ratings and six have Hold ratings. The average ACGR ETF price target of $85.52 implies a 25.19% upside potential.
Bottom Line
ETFs provide indirect exposure to Microsoft, reducing risk compared with investing directly in the stock. They also offer a liquid and transparent way to participate in the market. Investors who want exposure to the AI and cloud boom around Microsoft can look at GXPT and ACGR, two ETFs that hold MSFT stock and offer diversified access to the sector.