MSFT vs MA
Microsoft · Mastercard
Superinvestor ownership overlap, unique holders, and conviction comparison.
What the ownership overlap reveals
Across 15 tracked superinvestors, 3 hold both MSFT and MA (20% of the combined holder base), led by Terry Smith (11.2% MSFT · 9.8% MA). MSFT appears in 12 tracked portfolios; MA in 6, so MSFT is the more widely held of the two among tracked managers.
MSFT is a Technology holding while MA sits in Financials — the overlap (or lack of it) partly tracks how each manager allocates across sectors. On the latest 13F cohort, MSFT’s ConvictionScore reads −17 (slight selling) against MA’s −2 (slight selling); MA shows the stronger net-accumulation reading of the pair.
Among the 3 managers holding both, 3 size MSFT larger and 0 size MA larger — a lean toward MSFT. A name held with higher weight by managers who own both is one the shared cohort is more concentrated in.
Descriptive comparison of SEC Form 13F filings (45-day reporting lag; filings can be 1–3 months old). Not investment advice — see methodology.
Ownership fingerprint
Who holds MSFT only, who holds MA only, and who holds both.
Of 3 shared managers, 3 weight MSFT heavier and 0 weight MA heavier.
- Chris Hohn13.1%
- Chase Coleman10.7%
- Stanley Druckenmiller9.1%
- John Armitage8.9%
- Stephen Mandel7.8%
- William von Mueffling7.8%
- David Tepper5.9%
- Joel Greenblatt4.1%
- +1 more
- Terry Smith11.2 / 9.8%
- Polen Capital9.4 / 5.6%
- Andreas Halvorsen4.8 / 3.7%
- Chuck Akre17.8%
- François Rochon11.2%
- Dev Kantesaria11.2%
Shared manager conviction
For managers holding both: how hard do they bet on each? Longer bar = bigger position.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more hedge-fund owners: MSFT or MA?
MSFT (Microsoft) is held by 12 tracked superinvestors; MA (Mastercard) is held by 6. MSFT has 6 more tracked holders. Full ranking by % of portfolio in the table below.
What managers hold both MSFT and MA?
3 tracked superinvestors hold both MSFT and MA based on the latest SEC 13F filings. Largest dual-holder: Terry Smith (11.2% MSFT · 9.8% MA). Full overlap table below.
What is the overlap between MSFT and MA institutional ownership?
Across 15 unique tracked holders: 9 hold only MSFT (60%), 3 hold both (20%), 3 hold only MA (20%). The full Venn split + per-manager position % is on this page.
Among managers holding both MSFT and MA, which do they prefer?
Of 3 managers holding both, 3 weight MSFT higher and 0 weight MA higher in their portfolios. MSFT is the preferred conviction position for the majority. Per-manager positions are in the convergence table below.
Sourced from SEC 13F filings (2026). Not investment advice. Methodology.
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