Multi-billionaire Bill Gates devotes more than half of his wealth to investing in only two specific stocks.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, managed by the Cascade Management Company, continues to be the largest private foundation in the world. With a focus on improving healthcare, fighting poverty, and increasing access to education, the Trust has made significant strides in making a positive impact globally.

In the latest quarter, the Microsoft stock, which accounts for nearly 33 percent of Bill Gates' portfolio, saw a notable increase of around 25 percent by the end of June 2024. However, Gates slightly reduced his stake in Microsoft stock, likely due to profit-taking. As of the latest quarter, there are nearly 35 million shares of Microsoft stock in the Trust.

The Berkshire Hathaway (B) stock, on the other hand, accounts for over 21 percent of Bill Gates' portfolio. In the second quarter, the Berkshire Hathaway stock in Gates' portfolio was increased by over 40 percent. This significant growth underscores the success of Berkshire Hathaway under the leadership of Warren Buffett.

It is important to note that the investment strategy of Bill Gates may not necessarily be suitable for all investors. Individual investment decisions should be based on personal financial circumstances and risk tolerance.

Over 50 percent of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's portfolio is invested in just two stocks. However, the exact companies that Gates has invested over 50 percent of his portfolio in are not specified in the provided information. The Trust does not publicly disclose ownership of more than 50% in any single company; its investments are diversified across about 25 stocks with a total portfolio of approximately $47.8 billion as of Q2 2025, focusing on technology, healthcare, and sustainable sectors without majority stakes in individual companies.

The performance of the two stocks in which Gates has invested over 50 percent of his portfolio is not known from the provided information. However, Gates is known more for founding tech giant Microsoft than for his Wall Street investments.

The latest 13F report, as of June 30, 2024, shows the status of Bill Gates' portfolio. As of this report, there are nearly 25 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock in the Trust. The price development of Microsoft could potentially benefit the board of the publisher Börsenmedien AG, due to a conflict of interest, as Börsenmedien AG receives remuneration from the issuer of the displayed securities, Microsoft, due to a cooperation agreement.

Bill Gates, aged 68, is one of the richest people in the world, with an estimated wealth of nearly $137 billion according to Forbes. The Best of Billionaires Index by BÖRSE ONLINE focuses on the top positions of billionaires like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and others. Despite his significant wealth and investment portfolio, Gates continues to make a significant impact through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust.