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Microsoft Corporation Shareholders Summary

  • The top 10 institutional investors collectively own - of Microsoft Corporation . Among these, the top 3 institutional investors (-) hold about - of the company.
  • Overall, institutional investors own - of Microsoft Corporation's shares.
  • Others (Retail investors and Insiders) own about 55.61% of the company.

Definition:
  • Institutional investors are large financial organizations that invest money on behalf of their clients. Fund managers manage these funds and have significant influence over corporate decisions due to the size of their ownership. Examples of institutional investors include asset managers, mutual funds, pension funds, ETFs, hedge funds, endowments, insurance companies, etc.
  • Insiders are the company's executives (CXOs), directors, and key officers. They are required to report their ownership to ensure transparency, trust, and governance.
  • Retail investors, also known as individual investors, are everyday people who buy stocks for their personal investment portfolios.

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    Microsoft Corporation Institutional Ownership Details (2025 Q2)

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    Institutional Investors % Owned of Shares Outstanding Shares Held Market Value % of Portfolio Filing Date

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the largest shareholder of Microsoft Corporation?

    The - is the largest shareholder of Microsoft Corporation, owning approximately - shares, which represent around - of the company's outstanding shares.

    What's the difference between institutional and individual shareholders?

    Institutional shareholders are large entities like mutual funds, pension funds, and asset managers. Individual shareholders may include founders, executives, or wealthy investors whose holdings meet disclosure thresholds.

    What types of investors are shown on this ownership list?

    We only show investors whose ownership is publicly disclosed through regulatory filings. This includes institutional investors and large individual shareholders.

    Why don't retail or smaller investors appear in the ownership list?

    Many smaller or retail investors do not meet the disclosure thresholds and are therefore not required to report their holdings. So, they do not appear on this list.

    When will the latest institutional ownership data be available?

    Institutional investors have up to 45 days after each calendar quarter ends to file their holdings using Form 13F, so there can be a lag before new positions are publicly disclosed.

    What do call and put options held by institutional investors indicate?

    Call options suggest an investor expects the stock price to rise, while put options indicate a belief that the stock price may fall or are used for hedging purposes. When institutional investors hold large positions in:

    • Calls: It may signal bullish sentiment or a bet on upward price movement.
    • Puts: It may reflect bearish sentiment or a risk management strategy.

    However, these positions can also be part of complex strategies, such as (spreads or hedges), so it's important to understand the context. A high volume of puts doesn’t always mean negative outlook. it may simply be a way to protect a large stock position.

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