Insider Ownership Drives Long-Term Market Success: MSFT vs. META

Markets reflect that trust and "skin in the game" often outweigh raw data, as shown by the contrasting recent earnings of Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META). Haren Bhakta argues that insider ownership is a vital signal for investors, as it allows leaders like Mark Zuckerberg to make aggressive, innovative moves that bureaucratic committees might otherwise block. By tracking the Inside Ownership Index, investors can identify long-term winners that prioritize visionary leadership over rigid management structures.

Next Gen Investing

05 Feb 2026

SHARE

Schwab Network's Newsletters

Daily insights for every investor

ON AIR
5:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
replay
12:00 am
Market Overtime
REPLAY
12:30 am
Market On Close
REPLAY
education
2:00 am
Schwab 2026 Outlook
REPLAY
3:00 am
Fast Market
REPLAY
4:00 am
Next Gen Investing
REPLAY
5:00 am
Market Overtime
REPLAY
5:30 am
The Wrap
REPLAY
7:00 am
Morning Movers
8:00 am
Opening Bell With Nicole Petallides
9:00 am
Morning Trade Live
10:00 am
Trading 360
11:00 am
Fast Market
12:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
1:00 pm
The Watch List
2:00 pm
Market On Close
3:30 pm
Market Overtime
REPLAY
4:00 pm
Fast Market
REPLAY
ON AIR
5:00 pm
Next Gen Investing
REPLAY
6:00 pm
The Wrap
REPLAY
education
7:30 pm
Liz Ann Live
REPLAY
8:00 pm
Market Overtime
REPLAY
8:30 pm
Market On Close
REPLAY
education
10:00 pm
Liz Ann Live
REPLAY
10:30 pm
The Wrap
REPLAY