Al Gore's MSFT Position Overview
Al Gore (via Generation Investment Management Llp) currently holds 4.7M shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $2.46 B, representing 16.28% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 46 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Al Gore has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 4.6M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2017, reducing 7.2M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Al Gore's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Al Gore
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2014 | +4.72 M | New Buy | 4.72 M | $41.70 |
| Q3 2014 | +65,331 | Add 1.38% | 4.79 M | $46.36 |
| Q4 2014 | +1.13 M | Add 23.64% | 5.92 M | $46.45 |
| Q1 2015 | +4.45 M | Add 75.16% | 10.36 M | $40.66 |
| Q2 2015 | +4.58 M | Add 44.22% | 14.95 M | $44.15 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.95 M | Add 13.05% | 16.9 M | $44.26 |
| Q4 2015 | -2.81 M | Reduce 16.60% | 14.09 M | $55.48 |
| Q1 2016 | -94,967 | Reduce 0.67% | 14 M | $55.23 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.17 M | Add 8.39% | 15.17 M | $51.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +6,585 | Add 0.04% | 15.18 M | $57.60 |
| Q4 2016 | -132,624 | Reduce 0.87% | 15.05 M | $62.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -96,042 | Reduce 0.64% | 14.95 M | $65.86 |
| Q2 2017 | -7.24 M | Reduce 48.42% | 7.71 M | $68.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -48,022 | Reduce 0.62% | 7.66 M | $74.49 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.89 M | Reduce 24.70% | 5.77 M | $85.54 |
| Q1 2018 | +78,611 | Add 1.36% | 5.85 M | $91.27 |
| Q2 2018 | +260,855 | Add 4.46% | 6.11 M | $98.61 |
| Q3 2018 | +5,167 | Add 0.08% | 6.11 M | $114.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.97 M | Reduce 32.15% | 4.15 M | $101.57 |
| Q1 2019 | -314,989 | Reduce 7.59% | 3.83 M | $117.94 |
| Q2 2019 | -182,417 | Reduce 4.76% | 3.65 M | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | +4,244 | Add 0.12% | 3.66 M | $139.03 |
| Q4 2019 | -918,167 | Reduce 25.12% | 2.74 M | $157.70 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.69 M | Reduce 61.60% | 1.05 M | $157.71 |
| Q2 2020 | +12,421 | Add 1.18% | 1.06 M | $203.51 |
| Q3 2020 | +4,120 | Add 0.39% | 1.07 M | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | -4,204 | Reduce 0.39% | 1.06 M | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -2,270 | Reduce 0.21% | 1.06 M | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +3,036 | Add 0.29% | 1.06 M | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | -14,234 | Reduce 1.34% | 1.05 M | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | +21,476 | Add 2.05% | 1.07 M | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -523,800 | Reduce 48.89% | 547,622 | $308.31 |
| Q2 2022 | +3.69 M | Add 673.91% | 4.24 M | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | -387,306 | Reduce 9.14% | 3.85 M | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | +185,092 | Add 4.81% | 4.04 M | $239.82 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.15 M | Add 28.37% | 5.18 M | $288.30 |
| Q2 2023 | -43,112 | Reduce 0.83% | 5.14 M | $340.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +242,896 | Add 4.73% | 5.38 M | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -173,470 | Reduce 3.22% | 5.21 M | $376.04 |
| Q1 2024 | -22,765 | Reduce 0.44% | 5.18 M | $420.72 |
| Q2 2024 | +252,112 | Add 4.86% | 5.44 M | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -219,475 | Reduce 4.04% | 5.22 M | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | -179,664 | Reduce 3.44% | 5.04 M | $421.50 |
| Q1 2025 | +159,162 | Add 3.16% | 5.2 M | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | -158,129 | Reduce 3.04% | 5.04 M | $497.41 |
| Q3 2025 | -294,341 | Reduce 5.84% | 4.74 M | $517.95 |
Al Gore's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Al Gore first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q2 2014, acquiring 4,720,320 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 46 quarters since Q2 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q2 2014, adding 4,720,320 shares worth $196.84 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Al Gore's firm, Generation Investment Management Llp, owns 4,744,228 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $2.46 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 16.28% of Al Gore's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Al Gore's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 16,898,822 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.