Bill Gates’ Top 5 Holdings

In this article we take a look at the 5 biggest holdings of Bill Gates’ foundation as of the end of the third quarter. To read about Bill Gates’ net worth, his investments in startup and other holdings, click Bill Gates Net Worth, Investments and Holdings.

5. Deere & Company NYSE: DE

Deere & Co makes agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiated a new position in the company during the third quarter of last year. In the third quarter of this year, the fund increased its hold in the company by 336%, ending the period with a $1.31 billion stake. Last month, the stock jumped after Deere (NYSE:DE) posted strong quarterly results which were helped by rising prices and higher product shipments. The company’s 2023 guidance was also stronger than expected.

As of the end of the third quarter, 57 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey had stakes in the company. The total value of these stakes was $2.8 billion.