Bill Gates Investment Changes Q2 2026: Major Shifts and Holdings Overview
Bill Gates' portfolio adjustments for Q2 2026 include notable changes to his top holdings, primarily involving reductions in Financial Services and Industrials sectors.
According to the latest filing from Bill Gates, as of June 30, 2026, his investment activities during Q2 2026 reflect specific adjustments to holdings across various sectors.
The Financial Services sector, a core part of his portfolio with an allocation percentage fluctuating around 21%, saw a significant change this quarter. Gates notably BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL (BRK-B) shares, reducing the position by approximately -13.83% in terms of share count (-2,358,460 shares) and consequently lowering its portfolio allocation percentage slightly.
In contrast, the Industrials sector, which holds companies like CANADIAN NATL RY CO (CNI) at a substantial 17.95% allocation, experienced no change in share count for that specific holding during Q2.
The investor also adjusted his position in WASTE MGMT INC DEL (WM), another key Industrial stock with an approximately 18% weighting. Here, he sold shares (-3.33%), reducing the position by -921,600 shares and slightly decreasing its portfolio allocation percentage.
A major positive change occurred in the Consumer Cyclical sector, where Gates significantly increased his stake in HOME DEPOT INC (HD). He added nearly 994,308 shares (+17,468.52%), boosting its portfolio allocation from a small percentage to about 1%.
Furthermore, the investor maintained his position in CATERPILLAR INC (CAT), an Industrial holding with roughly 20% of the portfolio, which saw no change (-0%) in share count this quarter. No other holdings listed in the top positions changed during Q2.
Overall, Bill Gates' investment strategy for Q2 2026 involved selective reductions and one significant increase among his substantial holdings, while keeping some major stakes unchanged.