Microsoft Stock Is a Value Favorite. The Windows Meltdown Won't Change That
Microsoft has wound up in a place no company wants to be: The subject of negative front-page headlines around the world. But the legion of value-fund managers who love the stock are likely to shrug off the news, so investors should consider doing the same.Shares of Microsoft were down 0.2%, or 85 cents, to $439 on Friday, following an overnight IT outage that snarled Windows computer systems around the world. The problems, which appear to have been tied to a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, stranded thousands of travelers and disrupted operations at financial companies such as Charles Schwab and Vanguard.Microsoft shares are owned by about 44% of large-cap value managers, according to Morningstar data. While some own just token stakes, Microsoft is among the largest holdings at others. Only about 25% of large value funds own Meta Platforms, and 10% own Amazon.com."This just shows how dependent everyone is on Microsoft," said Jonathan Boyar, co-manager of the Boy