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Bill Gates’ Philanthropic Vision and Investment Portfolio
Bill Gates, with a net worth of approximately $106 billion, plans to donate at least 99% of his wealth through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation by 2045. Since its inception in 2000, he has donated billions in Microsoft shares, reflecting his commitment to addressing global issues like disease and poverty. The foundation’s recent SEC filing reveals a heavily concentrated portfolio, with just three stocks making up over two-thirds of its value.
As of the end of Q2 2023, Microsoft’s shares account for 28.6% of the foundation’s portfolio, valued at $13.9 billion, following a donation of nearly 39 million shares in 2022. Berkshire Hathaway comprises 24.1% (valued at $11.8 billion), largely accumulated through annual donations from Warren Buffett. Waste Management makes up 14.1%, valued at approximately $6.7 billion, highlighting Buffett’s influence in Gates’ investment choices.
The foundation aims to double its rate of spending over the next two decades in tackling major global challenges, with its equity investments strategically positioned in companies like Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and Waste Management.
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