MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) Institutional Selling Activity
Several institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet reduced exposure to MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 based on sequential SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest disclosed institutional seller of MSFT during the latest reporting period reduced its reported position by approximately $5.20B based on quarter-end filing values.
Institutional selling activity may reflect profit-taking, sector rotation, portfolio rebalancing, or changing conviction levels among major investment firms. InsiderSet tracks quarter-over-quarter holding reductions, full exits, estimated value changes, and historical selling activity using publicly disclosed SEC filing data.
The investors covered on this page collectively reduced approximately $8.13B in reported MSFT exposure during the latest filing period, although many institutional holders continue to maintain significant long-term ownership positions in MICROSOFT CORP.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | TCI Fund Management | Sell | -14,053,541 | 2,728,412 | $1,009,976,270 |
| Q1 2026 | Tiger Global Management | Sell | -2,977,747 | 2,500,000 | $925,425,000 |
| Q1 2026 | Polen Capital Management | Sell | -1,064,097 | 2,845,888 | $1,053,462,402 |
| Q1 2026 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -908,196 | 2,309,446 | $854,887,626 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -678,633 | 9,485 | $3,517,796 |
| Q1 2026 | Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Sell | -498,261 | 4,192,164 | $1,551,813,348 |
| Q1 2026 | Appaloosa Management | Sell | -410,000 | 90,000 | $33,315,300 |
| Q1 2026 | Fundsmith Investment Services | Sell | -341,631 | 664,002 | $245,793,620 |
| Q1 2026 | AKO Capital | Sell | -333,782 | 735,214 | $272,154 |
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -318,071 | 762 | $282,070 |
| Q1 2026 | AltaRock Partners | Sell | -214,820 | 1,867,537 | $691,306,171 |
| Q1 2026 | Jensen Investment Management | Sell | -155,831 | 1,171,009 | $433,472,402 |
| Q1 2026 | Cantillon Capital Management | Sell | -149,754 | 1,112,265 | $411,727,135 |
| Q1 2026 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Sell | -110,263 | 62,192 | $23,021,613 |
| Q1 2026 | Joho Capital | Sell | -51,000 | 308,300 | $114,123,411 |
| Q1 2026 | Vulcan Value Partners | Sell | -32,587 | 1,108,991 | $410,515,198 |
| Q1 2026 | Wedgewood Partners | Sell | -3,577 | 73,919 | $27,362,706 |
| Q1 2026 | Greenbrier Partners Capital Management | Sell | -1,005 | 118,838 | $43,990,262 |
| Q1 2026 | Hillman Value Fund | Sell | -642 | 10,828 | $4,008,201 |
| Q1 2026 | Eagle Capital Management | Sell | -473 | 21,386 | $7,916 |
| Q1 2026 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -300 | 2,092 | $774,395 |
| Q1 2026 | Fundsmith | Sell | -234 | 2,079,737 | $769,856,245 |
| Q1 2026 | Causeway Capital Management | Sell | -193 | 772 | $285,771 |
| Q1 2026 | Lountzis Asset Management | Sell | -63 | 1,319 | $488,254 |
Frequently asked questions about MSFT activity
Which institutional owners are buying MSFT?
Institutional owners buying MSFT include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in MSFT activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in MSFT compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in MSFT increasing?
Institutional interest in MSFT can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.