Meta – the technology conglomerate behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – is not owned by a single individual. Instead, the majority of its shares are held by major financial institutions. So, who actually controls Meta? Let’s explore the company’s largest shareholders.
1. Who is the owner of Meta?
Meta (formerly Facebook) is not owned by any single individual. Instead, a significant portion of the company’s shares is held by large financial institutions and investment funds. Some of the most notable shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Fidelity (FMR LLC).
Additionally, a substantial portion of Meta’s stock is distributed across various mutual funds, with the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF being the largest shareholder among them. According to data from Yahoo Finance, institutional investors collectively hold 78.23% of Meta’s total shares, while only 0.23% are owned by company insiders (such as executives and senior employees).
2. Meta’s stock scale
Currently, Meta has a total of 2.22 billion outstanding shares, with a market capitalization of $858.90 billion. This makes it one of the most valuable technology companies in the world, reflecting its massive influence in social media, virtual reality, and digital advertising.
In the next section, we will dive deeper into Meta’s ownership structure and highlight the top shareholders with the largest stakes in the company.
3. The largest shareholders of Meta
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is one of the largest technology conglomerates in the world. With a strong position in digital media and artificial intelligence, Meta attracts significant interest from major investors. Below is a list of organizations, investment funds, and individuals holding the largest shares in Meta.
Top 10 institutional owners of Meta
More than 78.23% of Meta’s shares are currently held by major institutional investors. The following is a list of the 10 largest institutional shareholders of Meta as of now:
|
Shareholder |
Stake (%) |
Shares Owned |
Total Value ($) |
|
Vanguard Group, Inc. |
7.83% |
173,904,647 |
$58,103,731,802 |
|
Fidelity Management & Research (FMR) |
5.47% |
121,506,616 |
$40,611,684,088 |
|
BlackRock Fund Advisors |
4.67% |
103,641,529 |
$34,631,284,352 |
|
SSgA Funds Management, Inc. |
3.87% |
86,053,863 |
$28,758,987,059 |
|
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. |
2.05% |
45,583,528 |
$15,251,635,754 |
|
Geode Capital Management, LLC |
2.04% |
45,197,719 |
$15,096,677,733 |
|
Capital Research & Management Company |
1.67% |
37,127,022 |
$12,398,676,128 |
|
Norges Bank Investment Management |
1.58% |
35,093,468 |
$11,715,096,473 |
|
JPMorgan Investment Management |
1.518% |
33,709,791 |
$11,253,251,845 |
|
Capital Research & Management Company |
1.515% |
33,654,751 |
$11,238,880,133 |
Top 10 mutual funds holding Meta
Meta is also a top choice among major mutual funds due to its dominant position in the technology and digital media industry. Below are the 10 mutual funds with the largest Meta shareholdings:
|
Mutual Fund |
Stake (%) |
Shares Owned |
Total Value ($) |
|
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF |
3.13% |
69,568,348 |
$23,205,474,968 |
|
Vanguard 500 Index Fund |
2.42% |
53,671,843 |
$17,936,239,117 |
|
Fidelity Contrafund |
1.86% |
41,359,091 |
$13,813,885,167 |
|
Government Pension Fund – Global |
1.56% |
34,673,255 |
$11,594,558,526 |
|
American Funds Growth Fund |
1.432% |
31,783,082 |
$10,623,804,109 |
|
Fidelity 500 Index Fund |
1.16% |
25,734,518 |
$8,601,297,611 |
|
Invesco QQQ Trust |
1.13% |
25,054,896 |
$8,371,343,454 |
|
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust |
1.11% |
24,654,839 |
$8,240,968,385 |
|
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF |
0.975% |
21,665,660 |
$7,239,684,582 |
|
Vanguard Growth Index Fund |
0.877% |
19,472,249 |
$6,511,049,493 |
Top insider shareholders of Meta
In addition to institutions and investment funds, Meta also has key insider shareholders, including top executives. Below is a list of individuals who hold the most Meta shares:
|
Insider Shareholder |
Position |
Stake (%) |
Shares Owned |
Total Value ($) |
|
Andrew Bosworth |
Chief Technology Officer |
0.00354% |
78,790 |
$26,292,999 |
|
Nicholas William Clegg |
Officer |
0.000338% |
7,528 |
$2,515,501 |
|
Nancy Killefer |
Director |
0.000419% |
9,298 |
$3,110,317 |
|
Robert M. Kimmitt |
Director |
0.000415% |
9,231 |
$3,086,710 |
|
Jennifer Newstead |
Officer |
0.00177% |
39,248 |
$13,191,100 |
|
Javier Olivan |
Chief Operating Officer |
0.00491% |
109,178 |
$36,481,401 |
|
Tracey Thomas Travis |
Director |
0.000418% |
9,298 |
$3,105,575 |
Meta is not owned by a single individual but is largely controlled by financial institutions and investment funds. Major shareholders such as Vanguard, BlackRock, and Fidelity play a crucial role in the company’s development strategy. This highlights that Meta is not just a technology platform but also a significant financial asset in the investment market.
