Bill Gates' Foundation Updates Investment Holdings

Bill Gates, through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust managed by Michael Larson, oversees a diverse investment portfolio with significant holdings in the tech and industrial goods sectors. Gates has publicly stated plans to donate nearly all his wealth to charity, aligning his investment approach with his philanthropic mission. He emphasizes that artificial intelligence is a more important trend than trade tariffs, warning that tariffs may hinder U.S. innovation and economic welfare, as discussed in a recent CNBC interview. Economic concerns remain, with JP Morgan Chase's chief economist Bruce Kasman raising the global recession probability to 60%. As of Q4 2024, the Foundation managed $42.28 billion in 13F securities, with major holdings in Microsoft, Caterpillar, Danaher, FedEx, and Veralto. These companies are viewed as having substantial growth potential.