Billionaire Bill Gates has majority of foundation's $45 billion invested in 3 top stocks

From Nasdaq: 2025-05-22 05:20:00

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), became the world’s richest person in the late 1990s. With a net worth exceeding $100 billion in 1999, Gates prioritized philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation now manages a trust worth $45 billion, with two-thirds of the portfolio invested in just three stocks.

The Gates Foundation’s largest holding is Microsoft, making up 29% of its assets. Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, Azure, has seen significant growth fueled by AI services, driving a 33% increase in revenue in fiscal 2025 Q3. With a forward P/E ratio of 34, Microsoft remains a top holding for the foundation.

Berkshire Hathaway is the second-largest holding in the Gates Foundation’s portfolio, representing 19% of its assets. Warren Buffett’s company has seen its value soar, with a cash pile of $347.7 billion causing some investor concern. Despite its high price-to-book ratio, Berkshire Hathaway remains a solid investment due to Buffett’s expertise.

Waste Management is a long-held stock in the Gates Foundation trust fund, making up 17% of its assets. The company’s dominant landfill position and recession-resistant business model have contributed to its success. With an enterprise value of about 15.5 times its 2025 EBITDA outlook, Waste Management is considered fairly valued in the market.

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