How to buy LinkedIn shares | $335.4

LinkedIn, the social media network for professionals. It’s where you read opinion pieces on office life, congratulate ex-colleagues and that girl you think you went to uni with on their new job or promotion, and brag about all the fun you’re having at your new job. LinkedIn is a subsidiary of Microsoft, which means that if you want to invest in LinkedIn, you’d need to buy Microsoft shares.

What companies does Microsoft own?

As well as LinkedIn, Microsoft owns:

• Hotmail
• Skype
• Xbox

This means that if you choose to invest in LinkedIn by buying shares in Microsoft, then you’ll be investing in the others that it owns as well. This means that you’d want to keep an eye on what Microsoft is getting up to as a whole rather than spending a few hours scrolling down LinkedIn and calling it investment research.

Can I buy LinkedIn shares?

While you can't invest directly in LinkedIn, you can buy Microsoft shares, which is the company that owns LinkedIn. Microsoft is listed on the NASDAQ with stock code MSFT.US the current share price is $335.4 (25 minute delay).

LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft (MSFT) a leading Software business based in the USA. It opened the day at $334.247, after a previous close of $332.58. During the day the price has varied from a low of $332.55 to a high of $337.5. The latest price was $335.4 (25 minute delay). LinkedIn (MSFT) is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 221000 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollar.

How to buy shares in LinkedIn

1. Choose a share-dealing platform. If you’re a beginner, our table below can help you choose.
2. Open your account. You’ll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
3. Confirm your payment details. You’ll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
4. Search the platform for stock code: MSFT in this case.
5. Research LinkedIn (Microsoft) shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
6. Buy your LinkedIn (Microsoft) shares. It's that simple.

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An overview of Microsoft the parent company of LinkedIn

Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business; Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for organizations and enterprise divisions. The Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; Nuance provides healthcare and enterprise AI solutions; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers enterprise support, Microsoft consulting, and nuance professional services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification on Microsoft products. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and Windows Internet of Things. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is the CEO of Microsoft?

  Satya Nadella was named as the CEO of Microsoft in 2014.

• Who owns LinkedIn?

  Microsoft purchased LinkedIn in 2016.