Lee Ainslie's MSFT Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 931,856 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) worth $482.65 M, representing 6.45% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Lee Ainslie has maintained a long-term strategic position in MSFT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2017, adding 2.38 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2019, reducing 1.96 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +15,920 | New Buy | 15,920 | $40.64 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,120 | Reduce 7.04% | 14,800 | $44.12 |
| Q3 2015 | +18,700 | Add 126.35% | 33,500 | $44.27 |
| Q4 2015 | -3,650 | Reduce 10.90% | 29,850 | $55.48 |
| Q1 2016 | +15,380 | Add 51.52% | 45,230 | $55.23 |
| Q2 2016 | -45,230 | Sold Out | 45,230 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.15 M | New Buy | 1.15 M | $74.49 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.38 M | Add 207.88% | 3.53 M | $85.54 |
| Q1 2018 | +639,070 | Add 18.12% | 4.17 M | $91.27 |
| Q2 2018 | +130,223 | Add 3.13% | 4.3 M | $98.61 |
| Q3 2018 | -500,320 | Reduce 11.65% | 3.8 M | $114.37 |
| Q4 2018 | -642,680 | Reduce 16.93% | 3.15 M | $101.57 |
| Q1 2019 | +335,260 | Add 10.63% | 3.49 M | $117.94 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.96 M | Reduce 56.30% | 1.52 M | $133.96 |
| Q3 2019 | -214,205 | Reduce 14.05% | 1.31 M | $139.03 |
| Q4 2019 | -696,818 | Reduce 53.19% | 613,309 | $157.70 |
| Q1 2020 | +633,838 | Add 103.35% | 1.25 M | $157.71 |
| Q2 2020 | +205,515 | Add 16.48% | 1.45 M | $203.51 |
| Q3 2020 | -246,274 | Reduce 16.95% | 1.21 M | $210.33 |
| Q4 2020 | +232,921 | Add 19.31% | 1.44 M | $222.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -243,103 | Reduce 16.89% | 1.2 M | $235.77 |
| Q2 2021 | -219,956 | Reduce 18.39% | 976,250 | $270.90 |
| Q3 2021 | -60,874 | Reduce 6.24% | 915,376 | $281.92 |
| Q4 2021 | -16,604 | Reduce 1.81% | 898,772 | $336.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -107,184 | Reduce 11.93% | 791,588 | $308.31 |
| Q2 2022 | -216,008 | Reduce 27.29% | 575,580 | $256.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +26,438 | Add 4.59% | 602,018 | $232.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -133,485 | Reduce 22.17% | 468,533 | $239.82 |
| Q1 2023 | -164,590 | Reduce 35.13% | 303,943 | $288.30 |
| Q2 2023 | +7,931 | Add 2.61% | 311,874 | $340.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +19,733 | Add 6.33% | 331,607 | $315.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -129,403 | Reduce 39.02% | 202,204 | $376.04 |
| Q1 2024 | -18,373 | Reduce 9.09% | 183,831 | $420.72 |
| Q2 2024 | +416,173 | Add 226.39% | 600,004 | $446.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +12,451 | Add 2.08% | 612,455 | $430.30 |
| Q4 2024 | +11,822 | Add 1.93% | 624,277 | $421.50 |
| Q1 2025 | -207,780 | Reduce 33.28% | 416,497 | $375.39 |
| Q2 2025 | +336,907 | Add 80.89% | 753,404 | $497.41 |
| Q3 2025 | +178,452 | Add 23.69% | 931,856 | $517.95 |
Lee Ainslie's Microsoft Corporation Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) in Q1 2015, acquiring 15,920 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Lee Ainslie has held Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was in Q4 2017, adding 3,527,000 shares worth $301.7 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 931,856 shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), valued at approximately $482.65 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) represents approximately 6.45% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was 4,296,293 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2018.