Andreas Halvorsen's MSFT Position Overview
Andreas Halvorsen (via Viking Global Investors Lp) currently holds 2.4M shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $1.26 B, representing 3.27% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 38 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Andreas Halvorsen has maintained a strategic position in MSFT, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 8.3M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 9.5M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Andreas Halvorsen's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Andreas Halvorsen
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2016 | +5.63 M | New Buy | 5.63 M | $51.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +8.03 M | Add 142.60% | 13.67 M | $57.60 |
| Q4 2016 | +8.28 M | Add 60.60% | 21.95 M | $62.14 |
| Q1 2017 | +7.07 M | Add 32.20% | 29.02 M | $65.86 |
| Q2 2017 | -9.41 M | Reduce 32.44% | 19.61 M | $68.93 |
| Q3 2017 | -9.52 M | Reduce 48.55% | 10.09 M | $74.49 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.23 M | Reduce 12.22% | 8.85 M | $85.54 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.48 M | Add 16.66% | 10.33 M | $91.27 |
| Q2 2018 | +661,455 | Add 6.40% | 10.99 M | $98.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -723,397 | Reduce 6.58% | 10.27 M | $114.37 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.9 M | Add 28.28% | 13.17 M | $101.57 |
| Q1 2019 | -3.4 M | Reduce 25.80% | 9.77 M | $117.94 |
| Q2 2019 | -2.07 M | Reduce 21.18% | 7.7 M | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | -1.77 M | Reduce 22.96% | 5.93 M | $139.03 |
| Q4 2019 | -4.57 M | Reduce 76.92% | 1.37 M | $157.70 |
| Q1 2020 | +3.53 M | Add 257.74% | 4.9 M | $157.71 |
| Q2 2020 | -1.19 M | Reduce 24.28% | 3.71 M | $203.51 |
| Q3 2020 | +4.55 M | Add 122.52% | 8.26 M | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | +3.58 M | Add 43.37% | 11.84 M | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -3.32 M | Reduce 28.06% | 8.52 M | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | -3.86 M | Reduce 45.33% | 4.66 M | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | -1.01 M | Reduce 21.78% | 3.64 M | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | -708,785 | Reduce 19.46% | 2.93 M | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | +386,354 | Add 13.17% | 3.32 M | $308.31 |
| Q2 2022 | -355,937 | Reduce 10.72% | 2.96 M | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +547,165 | Add 18.47% | 3.51 M | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -81,217 | Reduce 2.31% | 3.43 M | $239.82 |
| Q1 2023 | -2.38 M | Reduce 69.46% | 1.05 M | $288.30 |
| Q2 2023 | +154,699 | Add 14.77% | 1.2 M | $340.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.82 M | Add 151.60% | 3.02 M | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -3.02 M | Sold Out | 3.02 M | $0.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.6 M | New Buy | 1.6 M | $420.72 |
| Q2 2024 | +695,444 | Add 43.55% | 2.29 M | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -247,902 | Reduce 10.81% | 2.04 M | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | +345,871 | Add 16.92% | 2.39 M | $421.50 |
| Q1 2025 | -1.71 M | Reduce 71.39% | 683,918 | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | -683,918 | Sold Out | 683,918 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +2.43 M | New Buy | 2.43 M | $517.95 |
Andreas Halvorsen's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Andreas Halvorsen first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q2 2016, acquiring 5,633,782 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Andreas Halvorsen has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 38 quarters since Q2 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Andreas Halvorsen's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q4 2016, adding 21,950,056 shares worth $1.36 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Andreas Halvorsen's firm, Viking Global Investors Lp, owns 2,429,412 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $1.26 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 3.27% of Andreas Halvorsen'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.
Andreas Halvorsen's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 29,019,028 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2017. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.