GATES FOUNDATION TRUST 13F: Quarter-over-Quarter Portfolio Changes
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST reported a disclosed portfolio value of approximately $34.4 billion in its latest SEC Form 13F-HR filing for Q2 2026, up 8.7% quarter on quarter. Over the quarter, the foundation initiated 2 new positions and trimmed 2 holdings.
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST's top buy was a new stake in Home Depot INC (HD) , equal to 1.0% of the disclosed portfolio. Its top sell was Berkshire Hathaway INC Cl B (BRK/B) . The foundation sold 13.8% of its previously reported shares, reducing the position's portfolio weight by 4.4 percentage points.
New PositionsQ2 2026
Securities disclosed for the first time in Q2 2026 that were not present in the prior 13F-HR filing.
| Company | Ticker | Initial Portfolio Weight | History |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOME DEPOT INC | HD | 1.0% | History → |
| FEDEX FGHT HLDG CO INC | FDXF | 0.5% | Holders → |
Top SellsQ2 2026
The foundation's top sells among positions it retained in Q2 2026. Ranked by portfolio-weight impact. Full exits are listed separately.
| Company | Ticker | Portfolio Weight Change | Shares Sold | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B | BRK/B | -4.4% | 13.8% | – |
| WASTE MGMT INC DEL | WM | -2.8% | 3.3% | History → |
Net Portfolio Value ChangeQ2 2026
- $31.7BPrior quarter
- $34.4BCurrent quarter
- +$2.8BNet delta
- +8.7%% change
Methodology & FAQ
How GATES FOUNDATION TRUST Quarterly Changes Are Computed
All deltas are sourced from sequential SEC Form 13F-HR filings for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST: each row joins the most recent filing against the immediately preceding quarterly filing for the same fund. Share-count changes reflect reported trading activity, while portfolio weights can also move because of market price changes. Portfolio weights are normalized to exclude listed options for comparability. A complete description, including how confidential treatment filings are handled, is documented in the Methodology.
What stocks did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST buy in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, GATES FOUNDATION TRUST initiated 2 new positions (HOME DEPOT INC (HD), FEDEX FGHT HLDG CO INC (FDXF)).
What stocks did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST sell in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, GATES FOUNDATION TRUST reduced holdings in BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B (BRK/B), WASTE MGMT INC DEL (WM).
Which positions did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST initiate in Q2 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST established 2 new positions in Q2 2026: HOME DEPOT INC (HD, 1.0%), FEDEX FGHT HLDG CO INC (FDXF, 0.5%).
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation increases for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST in Q2 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST reported no material allocation increases in existing positions in Q2 2026.
Which positions did GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fully exit in Q2 2026?
GATES FOUNDATION TRUST fully exited no positions in Q2 2026.
Which existing positions saw the largest allocation reductions for GATES FOUNDATION TRUST in Q2 2026?
Of 2 existing positions with share-count reductions in Q2 2026, the largest were: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B (BRK/B, -4.4% weight, -13.8% shares), WASTE MGMT INC DEL (WM, -2.8% weight, -3.3% 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. All deltas on this page are sourced from sequential SEC Form 13F-HR filings.