Frank Sands's MSFT Position Overview
Frank Sands (via Sands Capital Management, LLC) currently holds 2.9M shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $1.48 B, representing 4.09% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Frank Sands has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2019, adding 3.4M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 3.8M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Frank Sands's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Frank Sands
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2014 | +4,400 | New Buy | 4,400 | $46.36 |
| Q1 2015 | -4,400 | Sold Out | 4,400 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +4,250 | New Buy | 4,250 | $55.53 |
| Q3 2018 | -4,250 | Sold Out | 4,250 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +1,704 | New Buy | 1,704 | $117.96 |
| Q2 2019 | +223,570 | Add 13120.31% | 225,274 | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | +3.39 M | Add 1503.56% | 3.61 M | $139.03 |
| Q4 2019 | +1.25 M | Add 34.74% | 4.87 M | $157.70 |
| Q1 2020 | -232,087 | Reduce 4.77% | 4.64 M | $157.71 |
| Q2 2020 | -146,062 | Reduce 3.15% | 4.49 M | $203.51 |
| Q3 2020 | -339,554 | Reduce 7.56% | 4.15 M | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.79 M | Reduce 91.40% | 356,719 | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | +63,131 | Add 17.70% | 419,850 | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +52,735 | Add 12.56% | 472,585 | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | +4,267 | Add 0.90% | 476,852 | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | -46,003 | Reduce 9.65% | 430,849 | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | +29,681 | Add 6.89% | 460,530 | $308.31 |
| Q2 2022 | -18,203 | Reduce 3.95% | 442,327 | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +57,638 | Add 13.03% | 499,965 | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | +5,493 | Add 1.10% | 505,458 | $0.24 |
| Q1 2023 | +1.14 M | Add 226.14% | 1.65 M | $288.30 |
| Q2 2023 | +2.16 M | Add 131.04% | 3.81 M | $340.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +327,097 | Add 8.59% | 4.14 M | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -662,681 | Reduce 16.02% | 3.47 M | $376.04 |
| Q1 2024 | -100,119 | Reduce 2.88% | 3.37 M | $420.72 |
| Q2 2024 | -173,578 | Reduce 5.15% | 3.2 M | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -155,863 | Reduce 4.87% | 3.04 M | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | -239,651 | Reduce 7.87% | 2.8 M | $421.50 |
| Q1 2025 | -155,660 | Reduce 5.55% | 2.65 M | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | +306,497 | Add 11.57% | 2.95 M | $497.41 |
| Q3 2025 | -89,107 | Reduce 3.02% | 2.87 M | $517.95 |
Frank Sands's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Frank Sands first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q3 2014, acquiring 4,400 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Frank Sands has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 45 quarters since Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Frank Sands's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q3 2019, adding 3,612,413 shares worth $502.23 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Frank Sands's firm, Sands Capital Management, LLC, owns 2,865,638 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $1.48 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 4.09% of Frank Sands'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.
Frank Sands's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 4,867,412 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.