Bill Gates’ $48 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in Four Key Stocks
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, ranked 13th on Forbes' 2025 billionaire list with an estimated $108 billion fortune, maintains 79% of his wealth across four strategic holdings. The Gates Foundation's $13 billion stake in Microsoft (27% of portfolio) reflects Gates' enduring ties to the company he built. A $11.7 billion position in Berkshire Hathaway (25%) underscores his philanthropic partnership with Warren Buffett, who has donated nearly $600 billion to charity through their Giving Pledge initiative.
The portfolio reveals Gates' thematic investing approach, with 15% allocated to Waste Management - aligning with his foundation's sanitation initiatives in developing nations. While the fourth holding remains unspecified, the concentration demonstrates how ultra-high-net-worth investors leverage concentrated bets in sectors they understand best.