Renaissance Technologies's MSFT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.32 M shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $683.13 M, representing 0.90% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 40 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in MSFT, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 6.94 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 6.94 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +5.76 M | Add 0.00% | 5.76 M | $34.54 |
| Q3 2013 | -5.76 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $37.41 |
| Q1 2014 | -2.05 M | Reduce 97.14% | 60,400 | $40.99 |
| Q2 2014 | -60,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +6.94 M | New Buy | 6.94 M | $44.15 |
| Q3 2015 | -6.94 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +63,100 | New Buy | 63,100 | $55.23 |
| Q2 2016 | +2.05 M | Add 3245.80% | 2.11 M | $51.17 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.99 M | Add 188.77% | 6.1 M | $57.60 |
| Q4 2016 | -3.73 M | Reduce 61.16% | 2.37 M | $62.14 |
| Q1 2017 | -2.37 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +542,384 | New Buy | 542,384 | $85.54 |
| Q1 2018 | -542,384 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.94 M | New Buy | 1.94 M | $98.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -287,883 | Reduce 14.84% | 1.65 M | $114.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.65 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $117.94 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.81 M | Reduce 85.37% | 310,584 | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | -310,584 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.32 M | New Buy | 1.32 M | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | +339,072 | Add 25.77% | 1.65 M | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.13 M | Reduce 68.57% | 520,184 | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.55 M | Add 297.78% | 2.07 M | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | +894,000 | Add 43.21% | 2.96 M | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | -626,786 | Reduce 21.15% | 2.34 M | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -2.34 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +3.82 M | New Buy | 3.82 M | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,151 | Add 0.11% | 3.82 M | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -3.82 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +3,814 | New Buy | 3,814 | $0.29 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,485 | Add 1035.26% | 43,299 | $0.34 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.11 M | Add 2569.30% | 1.16 M | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -1.16 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +324,925 | New Buy | 324,925 | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.25 M | Add 383.58% | 1.57 M | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.57 M | Reduce 99.85% | 2,383 | $432.41 |
| Q1 2025 | +346,139 | Add 14525.35% | 348,522 | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | +30,250 | Add 8.68% | 378,772 | $497.42 |
| Q3 2025 | +940,135 | Add 248.21% | 1.32 M | $517.95 |
Renaissance Technologies's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 5,760,284 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 40 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q2 2015, adding 6,935,684 shares worth $306.21 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,318,907 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $683.13 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 0.90% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 6,935,684 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.