Renaissance Technologies's MSFT Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 688,118 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $332.79 M, representing 0.52% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 41 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -630,789 | Reduce 47.83% | 688,118 | $483.62 |
| Q3 2025 | +940,135 | Add 248.21% | 1.32 M | $517.95 |
| Q2 2025 | +30,250 | Add 8.68% | 378,772 | $497.42 |
| Q1 2025 | +346,139 | Add 14525.35% | 348,522 | $375.39 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.57 M | Reduce 99.85% | 2,383 | $432.41 |
| Q3 2024 | +1.25 M | Add 383.58% | 1.57 M | $430.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +324,925 | New Buy | 324,925 | $446.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -1.16 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +1.11 M | Add 2569.30% | 1.16 M | $315.75 |
| Q2 2023 | +39,485 | Add 1035.26% | 43,299 | $0.34 |
| Q1 2023 | +3,814 | New Buy | 3,814 | $0.29 |
| Q4 2022 | -3.82 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +4,151 | Add 0.11% | 3.82 M | $232.90 |
| Q2 2022 | +3.82 M | New Buy | 3.82 M | $256.83 |
| Q1 2022 | -2.34 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -626,786 | Reduce 21.15% | 2.34 M | $336.32 |
| Q3 2021 | +894,000 | Add 43.21% | 2.96 M | $281.92 |
| Q2 2021 | +1.55 M | Add 297.78% | 2.07 M | $270.90 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.13 M | Reduce 68.57% | 520,184 | $235.77 |
| Q4 2020 | +339,072 | Add 25.77% | 1.65 M | $222.42 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.32 M | New Buy | 1.32 M | $210.33 |
| Q3 2019 | -310,584 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.81 M | Reduce 85.37% | 310,584 | $133.96 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $117.94 |
| Q4 2018 | -1.65 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | -287,883 | Reduce 14.84% | 1.65 M | $114.37 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.94 M | New Buy | 1.94 M | $98.61 |
| Q1 2018 | -542,384 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2017 | +542,384 | New Buy | 542,384 | $85.54 |
| Q1 2017 | -2.37 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | -3.73 M | Reduce 61.16% | 2.37 M | $62.14 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.99 M | Add 188.77% | 6.1 M | $57.60 |
| Q2 2016 | +2.05 M | Add 3245.80% | 2.11 M | $51.17 |
| Q1 2016 | +63,100 | New Buy | 63,100 | $55.23 |
| Q3 2015 | -6.94 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +6.94 M | New Buy | 6.94 M | $44.15 |
| Q2 2014 | -60,400 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | -2.05 M | Reduce 97.14% | 60,400 | $40.99 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $37.41 |
| Q3 2013 | -5.76 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +5.76 M | Add 0.00% | 5.76 M | $34.54 |
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 41 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 Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 688,118 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $332.79 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 0.52% 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.