5 Sectors to Invest In to Preserve Your Wealth According to Bill Gates’ Portfolio

2. Technology

Sector Weighting in Q2 2023: 31.79%

The Technology market segment is made up of companies that design, manufacture, and distribute electronic devices such as computers, computer-related equipment, computer services, and software. It also includes companies that work on scientific instruments and electronic components.

Given the brisk nature of innovation in the industry, there is usually extensive investment in research and development as companies seek to come up with new products and services. Therefore, the industry is made up of engineers and highly skilled technicians relative to other sectors.

Bill Gates has often turned to the tech industry to preserve his wealth, having made a fortune in the segment. His biggest investment in the segment has to be that of Microsoft, a software giant he helped found. He still holds about a 1.3% stake in the company, valued at billions of dollars.

Previously, Gates also held stakes in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), another tech giant best known for developing smartphone computers, among other hardware and services. His investment in the company date back to 1997, when he invested $150 million  to offer support to the iPhone maker, which was struggling at the time.