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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership - Who Owns Microsoft?

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Microsoft (MSFT) Ownership Overview

0.04%21.39%0.19%23.46%54.93%
0.19% Other Institutional Investors
23.46% ETFs
54.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors
The ownership structure of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 45.04% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.04% is owned by Insiders, and 54.93% 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 21.57% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.04% is owned by Insiders, and 23.46% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

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Aug 06, 2026
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$4878900
Jun 12, 2026
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Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
637,411,701Institution8.58%341,059,878,854
511,334,674Institution6.89%273,599,844,017
354,889,205Institution4.78%189,890,566,919
276,130,844Institution3.72%147,749,330,699
131,994,809Institution1.78%70,626,462,452
126,786,286Institution1.71%67,839,538,050
77,207,633Institution1.04%41,311,488,189
54,580,429Institution0.74%29,204,350,145
46,755,060Institution0.63%25,017,229,954
45,444,165Institution0.61%24,315,809,367

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
511,334,674Institution6.89%273,599,844,017
131,994,809Institution1.78%70,626,462,452
54,580,429Institution0.74%29,204,350,145
45,444,165Institution0.61%24,315,809,367
33,690,788Institution0.45%18,026,929,935
30,723,197Institution0.41%16,439,061,019
25,526,121Institution0.34%13,658,261,563
25,344,435Institution0.34%13,561,046,835
24,421,165Institution0.33%13,067,032,757
23,459,992Institution0.32%12,552,737,919

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
236,079,426Institution3.18%119,760,732,016
197,352,378Institution2.66%100,114,887,836
98,711,735Institution1.33%52,817,688,046
90,694,330Institution1.22%47,397,763,801
89,075,157Institution1.20%38,614,080,560
76,762,660Institution1.03%38,940,929,791
56,111,066Institution0.76%30,023,348,085
38,728,601Institution0.52%19,646,632,001
26,750,490Institution0.36%13,980,073,579
19,787,545Institution0.27%10,341,168,892

FAQ

Who Owns Microsoft (MSFT)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.19% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 0.04% is held by insiders, and 54.93% is held by retail investors.
    What percentage of Microsoft (MSFT) stock is held by institutional investors?
    According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 0.19% 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 54.93% 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.