One name, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B), is 21.35% of what Bill Gates' Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust reports for 2026 Q2, according to the 13F-HR filed with the SEC on August 14, 2026. The stake is 14.7M shares worth about $7.4B, the largest of 24 stock positions. Bill Gates trimmed the share count by 14% in 2026 Q2.
What did the 2026 Q2 filing report for BRK-B?
As of June 30, 2026, from the 13F-HR filed August 14, 2026.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Portfolio weight | 21.35% |
| Shares | 14.7M |
| Reported value | $7.4B |
| Rank in portfolio | 1st of 24 |
| Next largest holding | CAT at 19.65% |
| Top three holdings | 58.96% of the book |
| Change this quarter | -14% shares |
How concentrated is Bill Gates in BRK-B?
BRK-B at 21.35% is 5.1 times the average stock position in the Bill Gates portfolio, which is 4%. The next largest holding is CAT at 19.65%. The three largest stocks together are 58.96% of the reported book. A quarter earlier BRK-B was 25.8% of the book.
Where does BRK-B sit in the Bill Gates portfolio?
BRK-B is the largest of 24 stock positions in the Bill Gates portfolio at 21.35%, above the fund's average stock position of 4%. The BRK-B cut was the largest of the quarter's 4 position changes by percent change to portfolio. Across the 2026 Q2 portfolio, Bill Gates reported 24 stock positions, with 2 opened and none closed. The total portfolio value is about $34.4B, up 9% from the prior quarter.
How long has Bill Gates held BRK-B?
Bill Gates has held BRK-B since at least the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the start of the filings we track. The weight peaked at 60.05% in 2015 Q3. Last quarter the fund cut the position by 12%. Every reported trade is on the Bill Gates BRK-B trade history page.
Did other funds buy or sell BRK-B in 2026 Q2?
Among the other tracked funds that had filed for 2026 Q2 as of August 14, 2026, 18 hold BRK-B. One other tracked fund sold out of it. The largest buyers of BRK-B this quarter were Duan Yongping, Donald Yacktman and Li Lu. The largest sellers were Thomas Russo, Francois Rochon and Paul Lountzis. Every tracked holder of BRK-B is on the BRK-B ownership page.
FAQ
What share of the Bill Gates portfolio is BRK-B?
BRK-B is 21.35% of the Bill Gates portfolio as of 2026 Q2, the largest of 24 stock positions.
What is the BRK-B stake of Bill Gates worth?
Bill Gates holds 14.7M shares of BRK-B, worth about $7.4B at June 30, 2026 prices, 21.35% of the reported portfolio.
What are the largest holdings of Bill Gates?
The largest stock positions of Bill Gates as of 2026 Q2 are BRK-B (21.35%), CAT (19.65%) and CNI (17.95%), together 58.96% of the book.
Did Bill Gates' Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust change its BRK-B position in 2026 Q2?
Bill Gates trimmed the share count by 14% in 2026 Q2.