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Bill Gates’ Foundation Cut $800 Million in Q2 From Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway — Here’s Where It Put the Money Instead

Aug 17, 2026 · 07:34 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Bill Gates’ Foundation Cut $800 Million in Q2 From Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway — Here’s Where It Put the Money Instead

The Gates Foundation cut its Berkshire Hathaway stake by over $800M in Q2 and initiated a brand-new position in Home Depot.

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Why It Matters

A huge investor moved money out of one company and into a different one, which tells us they think Home Depot looks like a better place for their cash right now. When smart investors shift their money like this, it can be a clue about what they're more excited about, but it doesn't mean the old company is bad.

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