Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Portfolio - Jun 30, 2025

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, Bill Gates, has built a diversified portfolio of 25 publicly traded holdings with a total market value of $47.8B as of Jun 30, 2025. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest 13F filing data to understand the investment strategy and recent portfolio adjustments.

The portfolio demonstrates a concentrated approach to stock selection, with the top holding representing 27.3% of the total portfolio value. The top 5 holdings account for 85.1% of the overall portfolio allocation.

Recent portfolio activity shows 10 significant position adjustments, indicating active portfolio management and strategic repositioning. These changes reflect the investor's response to market conditions and evolving investment thesis.

Portfolio Statistics

25
Total Holdings
$47.8B
Portfolio Value
Jun 30, 2025
Latest Filing
27.3%
Largest Position

Top Holdings Analysis

The portfolio's top holdings reveal the investor's core investment thesis and sector preferences. The largest position in MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) represents 27.3% of the total portfolio, valued at $13.0B.

Rank Symbol Company Value Portfolio % Change
1 MSFT MICROSOFT CORP $13.0B 27.3% -8.0%
2 BRK-B BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL $11.7B 24.5% +40.5%
3 WM WASTE MGMT INC DEL $7.4B 15.4% -
4 CNI CANADIAN NATL RY CO $5.7B 11.9% -
5 CAT CATERPILLAR INC $2.9B 6.0% -

For a complete analysis of all holdings and detailed portfolio breakdown by sector and market cap, visit our comprehensive holdings page.

Recent Portfolio Activity

Recent portfolio adjustments provide insights into the investor's evolving strategy and market outlook. The following table shows the top 10 most significant position changes from recent reporting periods (out of 59 total transactions), sorted by the magnitude of change.

For a complete history of all portfolio transactions and detailed activity analysis, visit our comprehensive activity page.

Symbol Company Quantity Change Date Action
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New +6,951,249 Jun 30, 2025 BUY
MSFT Microsoft Corporation -2,266,040 Jun 30, 2025 SELL
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New -2,482,589 Mar 31, 2025 SELL
WST West Pharmaceutical Services, I +444,500 Mar 31, 2025 BUY
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New -2,482,589 Dec 31, 2024 SELL
MSFT Microsoft Corporation -500,000 Dec 31, 2024 SELL
MCD McDonald's Corporation +334,900 Dec 31, 2024 BUY
VRM Vroom, Inc. -31,250 Dec 31, 2024 SELL
MSFT Microsoft Corporation -5,932,350 Sep 30, 2024 SELL
WM Waste Management, Inc. -3,000,000 Sep 30, 2024 SELL

Investment Strategy Insights

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's investment approach can be analyzed through several key metrics. The portfolio's concentration in top holdings suggests a high-conviction investment strategy, with significant positions in companies that align with the investor's long-term thesis.

The largest position in MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) demonstrates strong conviction in this particular investment opportunity. Recent activity shows a decrease of 8.0% in this position, indicating active portfolio management and strategic positioning.

Portfolio turnover can be assessed through recent activity patterns. The 10 most significant transactions shown here (out of 59 total transactions) suggest a highly active approach to portfolio management, with frequent strategic adjustments and position changes.

Additional Analysis

Complete Holdings

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Trading Activity

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Performance Metrics

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Sector Allocation

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's portfolio as of Jun 30, 2025 reflects a strategic approach to equity investing with 25 holdings valued at $47.8B. The concentrated position in MICROSOFT CORP and other top holdings demonstrates the investor's confidence in specific investment themes and long-term value creation opportunities. Recent activity indicates ongoing portfolio optimization and strategic repositioning.

For the most current portfolio data and detailed analysis, refer to the latest SEC 13F filings and our comprehensive holdings and activity pages, which are updated regularly with the latest filing information.

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