Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the world's second-biggest company, making up 6.3% of the S 500 by market cap weight. With that significant weighting, investors might wonder if it's necessary to own Microsoft's stock by itself because most already have a healthy allocation to it through a 401(k) or index funds.
Essentially, it boils down to if Microsoft can beat the broader market over the next three to five years. So let's see if Microsoft can accomplish that feat, as the answer may surprise you.
At this point, it may be easier to name what Microsoft doesn't do. Microsoft Office products have become a staple within the business world, and its cloud computing division is building the future of how companies offload computation resources. It also has a PC division, builds Xboxes, and owns LinkedIn.
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