GATES FOUNDATION TRUST — Quarter-over-Quarter 13F Allocation Shifts Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, GATES FOUNDATION TRUST trimmed 2 positions, and exited 1 position entirely. The fund's 13F equity book declined from $35.36B to $31.67B (-10.4% QoQ) . All deltas are sourced from sequential SEC Form 13F-HR filings; share-count changes reflect explicit trading activity, while weight changes can also include price movement. This page lists every position change reported — the portfolio overview shows a summary of the top shifts.
Net Portfolio Value Change
- $35.36BPrior quarter
- $31.67BCurrent quarter
- $-3.69BNet delta
- -10.4%% change
Largest Allocation Reductions Q1 2026
Largest portfolio-weight decreases in existing positions (positions kept open at a lower allocation).
| Company | Ticker | Δ Weight | Δ Shares | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | BRK/B | -1.79% | -12.15% | Holders → |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | WM | 2.08% | -4.47% | History → |
Exited Positions Q1 2026
Positions present in the prior 13F-HR filing that no longer appear in Q1 2026.
| Company | Ticker | Last-Reported Portfolio Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORP | MSFT | 10.52% |
Methodology & FAQ
How GATES FOUNDATION TRUST Quarterly Changes Are Computed
Each row above is computed by joining the most recent 13F-HR filing for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST against the immediately preceding quarterly filing for the same fund. Portfolio weights are normalized to exclude listed options for comparability. A complete description of the methodology — including how confidential treatment filings are handled and why share count rather than weight is the cleaner trading signal — is documented in the Methodology.
Which positions did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST initiate in Q1 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST established no new positions in Q1 2026.
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation increases for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST in Q1 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST reported no material allocation increases in existing positions in Q1 2026.
Which positions did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fully exit in Q1 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fully exited 1 position in Q1 2026: MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT, last-reported weight 10.52%).
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation reductions for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST in Q1 2026?
The largest portfolio-weight reductions in positions kept open were: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL (BRK/B, -1.79% weight, -12.15% shares), WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM, 2.08% weight, -4.47% shares).
Do quarter-over-quarter 13F allocation changes constitute explicit trading signals?
No. Quarter-over-quarter changes reflect a combination of active trading and market price movement. A weight increase can result from price appreciation alone, without the manager adding shares. Share-count delta is the cleaner indicator of explicit trading activity.