Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has a net worth exceeding $100 billion, having donated over $60 billion to the Gates Foundation since its inception in 2000. His major investment strategies, modeled after Warren Buffett, focus on value and a concentrated portfolio. The Gates Foundation holds approximately 31.1% of its assets in Microsoft, valued at over $14 billion as of late June 2023.
In addition to Microsoft, the Foundation’s portfolio includes 18.4% in Berkshire Hathaway (worth about $8.3 billion) and 16.2% in Waste Management (valued at approximately $7.3 billion). Microsoft has shown strong growth of 33% in its most recent quarter, largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence, while Berkshire faces challenges in its insurance segment and Waste Management benefits from its competitive position in waste disposal.
