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Key Facts
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds a $42 billion investment portfolio, with five of its six largest positions paying dividends.
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Microsoft is the largest holding, comprising 25.6% of the portfolio, valued at nearly $10.7 billion.
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Solid dividend yields include Canadian National Railway at 2.43% and Waste Management at 1.48%.
As of the first quarter of 2025, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust’s significant positions include companies like Microsoft, Waste Management, Canadian National Railway, Caterpillar, and Deere & Co. Microsoft, although having a low forward dividend yield of 0.68%, remains a core growth investment. Waste Management and Canadian National Railway have demonstrated consistent dividend growth, making them appealing for income investors.
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