Palantir Co-Founder Peter Thiel Sells Nvidia Stock, Buys Microsoft and Apple Shares in Q3

TLDR

• Peter Thiel sold his entire Nvidia stake of 537,742 shares in Q3 2025, which represented 40% of his portfolio
• Thiel bought 49,000 shares of Microsoft (now 34% of portfolio) and 79,181 shares of Apple (now 27% of portfolio)
• The move suggests a rotation from high-valuation AI chip stocks to diversified tech platforms with broader revenue streams
• Microsoft trades at 26.61x earnings and Apple at 32.38x, compared to Nvidia’s 46.59x forward P/E ratio
• Thiel Macro oversees $74 million in securities and must report quarterly trades to the SEC on Form 13F

Peter Thiel dumped his entire Nvidia position and bought shares in Microsoft and Apple during the third quarter of 2025. The Palantir co-founder sold 537,742 Nvidia shares that made up 40% of his Thiel Macro hedge fund portfolio.

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The billionaire investor opened new positions in two tech giants. Thiel purchased 49,000 Microsoft shares, which now account for 34% of his portfolio. He also bought 79,181 Apple shares, making up 27% of his holdings.

Valuation Differences Drive Portfolio Shift

The rotation appears to reflect valuation concerns with Nvidia. The chipmaker trades at 46.59 times forward earnings after its stock climbed in the quadruple digits over five years. Microsoft trades at 26.61 times trailing twelve-month earnings, while Apple sits at 32.38 times earnings.

Nvidia posted revenue of more than $130 billion in its last fiscal year. The company leads the graphics processing unit market, selling chips essential for AI development. Its GPUs continue to outperform competitors in AI workloads.

Microsoft and Apple offer different exposure to the AI sector. Microsoft generates revenue from cloud computing, software, and enterprise products that existed before the AI boom. The company reports earnings on April 28, 2026, with investors watching Azure AI adoption and Copilot monetization.

Broader Revenue Streams Lower Risk Profile

Apple recently rolled out AI features across its devices. The company doesn’t rely heavily on AI for growth compared to Nvidia. Apple’s services business and device sales provide stable cash flows. The company reports earnings on April 26, 2026.

Thiel Macro oversees more than $74 million in 13F securities. Managers controlling over $100 million in assets must file Form 13F reports with the SEC each quarter. These filings give investors insight into large fund holdings.

The billionaire hasn’t commented publicly on the portfolio changes. Market observers interpret the moves as a shift toward companies with diversified revenue and lower valuations. Microsoft’s net margin stands at 39.04% with a return on equity of 33.61%.

Nvidia maintains a net margin near 53.01% and plans annual chip updates. Analysts forecast the AI market reaching over $2 trillion by 2030. The company reports next earnings on February 25, 2026.

Platform Companies vs. Chip Suppliers

Microsoft’s debt-to-equity ratio is 0.15 with free cash flow yield of 2.43%. The company’s fiscal 2025 revenue per share rose 14.93% and earnings per share grew 15.51%. Market capitalization stands near $3.19 trillion.

Apple shows technical indicators suggesting oversold conditions with an RSI of 27.05. Microsoft’s RSI reads 45.34, while Nvidia’s sits at 49.59. Analyst ratings remain positive across all three stocks.

The portfolio shift follows Thiel’s history of early investments in PayPal, Palantir, and Meta Platforms. His hedge fund’s concentration in Microsoft and Apple now totals 61% of assets. Nvidia previously held the top position before the third quarter sale.

Thiel first purchased Nvidia shares in the fourth quarter of 2024. He held the position for less than one year before exiting. The chipmaker’s stock reached a 52-week high of $212.19 and a low of $86.62.

Microsoft’s technical setup shows a Bollinger middle band near $481.51 above current price. The company’s Azure cloud platform and enterprise software drive recurring revenue. Apple’s services mix and device cycle strength remain key factors for performance.

Thiel bought Microsoft shares at 34% of his total portfolio value and Apple at 27% of holdings in Q3 2025.

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