Bill Gates has donated billions of dollars’ worth of Microsoft stock to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation since 2000, with the top holdings reflecting Warren Buffett’s influence. Gates plans to give away at least 99% of his wealth by 2045. Microsoft is the foundation’s largest holding, followed by Berkshire Hathaway and Waste Management. Buffett’s annual donations to the foundation have helped build a solid position in Berkshire shares, which have performed well this year. Waste Management, a longtime holding of the foundation, benefits from Buffett’s influence as an investor and has shown strong results in its core business. The company’s competitive moat and solid growth prospects make it a valuable holding for the Gates Foundation trust.

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