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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership - Who Owns Microsoft?

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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership Overview

0.03%21.70%5.45%22.14%50.67%
5.45% Other Institutional Investors
22.14% ETFs
50.67% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 49.30% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 50.67% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 27.16% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.03% is owned by Insiders, and 22.14% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Mar 09, 2026
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$5045286
Feb 18, 2026
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$1986750
Dec 12, 2025
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$1684461
Dec 12, 2025
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$1450201

Recent Hedge Fund Trading Activity

Date
Firm
Activity
Value
Dec 31, 2023
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$1194913304
Dec 31, 2023
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$3598979135
Dec 31, 2023
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$925114764
Dec 31, 2023
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$2649148004

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
617,729,218Institution8.32%259,921,923,058
507,245,125Institution6.83%213,433,531,246
341,312,785Institution4.59%143,614,180,544
262,405,516Institution3.53%110,412,368,967
131,770,152Institution1.77%55,444,926,857
121,279,810Institution1.63%51,030,905,654
64,581,150Institution0.87%27,173,810,486
54,929,576Institution0.74%23,112,717,694
46,204,049Institution0.62%19,441,277,698
43,967,452Institution0.59%18,500,184,778

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
507,245,125Institution6.83%213,433,531,246
131,770,152Institution1.77%55,444,926,857
54,929,576Institution0.74%23,112,717,694
46,204,049Institution0.62%19,441,277,698
33,690,788Institution0.45%14,176,072,867
31,600,830Institution0.43%13,296,681,239
27,427,142Institution0.37%11,540,518,539
27,123,617Institution0.37%11,412,804,325
25,184,994Institution0.34%10,597,089,925
24,526,281Institution0.33%10,319,923,256

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
235,877,602Institution3.18%87,314,811,932
189,087,339Institution2.55%69,994,460,278
96,099,401Institution1.29%40,435,744,959
89,075,157Institution1.20%38,614,080,560
88,687,993Institution1.19%36,713,281,582
78,080,552Institution1.05%28,903,077,934
57,295,352Institution0.77%24,108,165,261
33,541,703Institution0.45%12,416,132,200
26,419,593Institution0.36%11,116,572,147
23,489,261Institution0.32%9,723,614,484

FAQ

Who Owns Microsoft (MSFT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 5.45% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.03% is held by insiders, and 50.67% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 5.45% of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by institutional investors.
      What percentage of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by retail investors?
      According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 50.67% of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by retail investors.
        Who owns the most shares of Microsoft (MSFT)?
        Vanguard owns the most shares of Microsoft (MSFT).
          What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
          The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.