Microsoft Shares Purchased by Whalen Wealth Management

Institutional investor boosts stake in tech giant during Q4

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:57am

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Whalen Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 19.7% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 11,118 shares of the software company's stock, valued at $5.38 million as of the end of 2022.

Why it matters

This purchase by Whalen Wealth Management, a prominent institutional investor, signals continued confidence in Microsoft's long-term growth potential despite recent market volatility. The tech giant remains a core holding for many asset managers.

The details

Whalen Wealth Management acquired an additional 1,830 shares of Microsoft during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 11,118 shares. Microsoft now accounts for about 2.9% of the firm's investment portfolio, making it the 5th largest holding. A number of other major institutional investors have also been buying Microsoft shares in recent quarters.

  • Whalen Wealth Management filed its Q4 2022 13F report with the SEC on April 18, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Microsoft stake by 19.7% during the fourth quarter of 2022.

The players

Whalen Wealth Management Inc.

A prominent institutional investment firm that manages over $5 billion in assets.

Microsoft Corporation

A global technology company and the developer of the Windows operating system, Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and other enterprise software products.

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The takeaway

Microsoft remains a top holding for many institutional investors like Whalen Wealth Management, underscoring the company's enduring strength in enterprise software, cloud computing, and other key technology markets despite recent market volatility.