Bill Gates (Gates Foundation Trust) portfolio and holdings
Bill GatesLong-term holders
The trust that manages the assets of Bill Gates's foundation, focused on large stocks held for a long time such as Berkshire Hathaway.
This quarter's moves (Q2 2026)
In Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun), Gates Foundation Trust opened 2 new positions (The Home Depot, Inc., FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc.) and sold out of 0.
By value, the biggest additions were none, and the biggest reductions were Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Waste Management, Inc..
The largest holding is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at 21.4% of the portfolio; the top five make up 82.8%.
Profile
The trust that manages the endowment of the foundation Bill and Melinda Gates set up in 2000. Warren Buffett pledged most of his fortune to it in 2006. The foundation plans to spend its assets and close by 2045.
Track record
- Mainly holds large, high-quality companies such as Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway for the long term
Based on public statements by the investor or firm and news reports.
By sector
Holdings
Values use quarter-end prices. Changes compare with the previous quarter (end of Mar 2026).
| # | Stock | Value | Weight | Shares | Change | Change % | % of shares out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRK-BBerkshire Hathaway Inc. | $7.4B | 21.35% | 14,689,844 | Reduced−2,358,460 | −13.8% | 0.69% |
| 2 | CATCaterpillar Inc. | $6.8B | 19.65% | 6,353,614 | — | — | 1.38% |
| 3 | CNICanadian National Railway Company | $6.2B | 17.95% | 51,826,786 | — | — | 8.64% |
| 4 | WMWaste Management, Inc. | $6B | 17.30% | 26,720,744 | Reduced−921,600 | −3.3% | 6.72% |
| 5 | DEDeere & Company | $2.3B | 6.56% | 3,557,378 | — | — | 1.32% |
| 6 | ECLEcolab Inc. | $1.5B | 4.22% | 5,218,044 | — | — | 1.86% |
| 7 | WMTWalmart Inc. | $950M | 2.76% | 8,390,477 | — | — | 0.11% |
| 8 | FDXFedEx Corporation | $747M | 2.17% | 2,384,362 | — | — | 1.02% |
| 9 | KOFCoca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. | $660M | 1.92% | 6,214,719 | — | — | 2.96% |
| 10 | HDThe Home Depot, Inc. | $353M | 1.02% | 1,000,000 | New | 0.10% | |
| 11 | WCNWaste Connections, Inc. | $340M | 0.99% | 2,039,175 | — | — | 0.81% |
| 12 | MSGSMadison Square Garden Sports Corp. | $238M | 0.69% | 592,406 | — | — | 2.46% |
| 13 | FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc. | $180M | 0.52% | 1,192,181 | New | 0.80% | |
| 14 | CPNGCoupang, Inc. | $161M | 0.47% | 9,248,045 | — | — | 0.52% |
| 15 | WSTWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | $160M | 0.46% | 444,500 | — | — | 0.64% |
| 16 | BUDAnheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | $140M | 0.41% | 1,703,000 | — | — | 0.09% |
| 17 | PCARPACCAR Inc | $120M | 0.35% | 1,000,000 | — | — | 0.19% |
| 18 | SDGRSchrödinger, Inc. | $113M | 0.33% | 6,981,664 | — | — | 9.33% |
| 19 | MCDMcDonald's Corporation | $90.5M | 0.26% | 334,900 | — | — | 0.05% |
| 20 | DHRDanaher Corporation | $71M | 0.21% | 373,000 | — | — | 0.05% |
| 21 | KHCThe Kraft Heinz Company | $58.4M | 0.17% | 2,472,600 | — | — | 0.21% |
| 22 | HRLHormel Foods Corporation | $51.8M | 0.15% | 2,085,290 | — | — | 0.38% |
| 23 | ONONOn Holding AG | $17.7M | 0.05% | 500,000 | — | — | 0.15% |
| 24 | VLTOVeralto Corporation | $11M | 0.03% | 124,333 | — | — | 0.05% |
13F portfolio value over time
Total value of the holdings reported on Form 13F at each quarter end.
FAQ
What is Bill Gates's largest holding?
In the 13F as of the end of Jun 2026, the largest holding is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., worth $7.4B or 21.4% of the portfolio.
What did Bill Gates buy recently?
New positions in Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun): The Home Depot, Inc., FedEx Freight Holding Company, Inc..
What did Bill Gates sell?
Positions sold out in Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun): none.
How many stocks are held, and how large is the portfolio?
As of the end of Jun 2026, 24 holdings worth $34.4B in total (U.S.-listed securities reported on Form 13F).
When will the next holdings be disclosed?
Form 13F is due within 45 days of each quarter end. The next one is due around Nov 14, 2026, and this page updates automatically once it is filed.
Source: Form 13F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.