According to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Gates Foundation Trust sold its remaining approximately 7.7 million shares of Microsoft stock in the first quarter of 2026, valued at approximately $3.2 billion based on current share prices. As of the end of the first quarter, the charitable foundation no longer holds any Microsoft shares. Market analysts view this full divestment as consistent with Bill Gates’ recent philanthropic planning. In May 2025, Gates announced his intention to phase out the foundation’s operations over the next 20 years, dedicating all assets to charitable purposes with the goal of permanently closing the foundation by December 31, 2045, during which an estimated $200 billion in charitable spending is expected.
Gates Foundation sells all Microsoft shares worth $3.2 billion in Q1 2026
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust sold all 7.7 million Microsoft shares in Q1 2026, totaling $3.2 billion. No Microsoft stock remained in its portfolio by the end of the quarter. Market analysis suggests this move aligns with Gates’ long-term charitable strategy, which includes phasing out the foundation by 2045 and allocating over $200 billion to charitable causes. Investors are advised to monitor altcoins as asset allocations shift.
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