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Key Points
The Gates Foundation Trust, led by Bill Gates, manages investments supporting his charitable work and has donated over $100 billion in 25 years. The Trust’s largest holdings include Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and Waste Management.
As of Q2, Microsoft comprises 27% of the Trust’s holdings, with over 26 million shares valued at $13 billion, while Berkshire Hathaway accounts for 25% with over 24 million shares valued at $11.7 billion. Waste Management holds 15%, featuring approximately 32 million shares valued at $7.4 billion.
Microsoft reported a cloud revenue of $29.9 billion, contributing to 39% of its total revenue, while Berkshire has posted a 135% increase in stock value over the last five years. Meanwhile, Waste Management offers a dividend yield of 1.5%, having increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.
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