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Bill Gates Foundation Sells All Microsoft Shares as Ackman Buys
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has divested its entire stake in Microsoft, selling all its shares. This move contrasts with hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who has reportedly been increasing his holdings in the tech giant.
17 May, 05:55 — 17 May, 14:15
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YahooMostly Factual17d ago
Gates' foundation sold all of its Microsoft shares. Bill Ackman is loading up on the stock. What is Wall Street missing?
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Bill Gates' Foundation sold every last Microsoft share it owned
The Bill Gates Foundation Trust sold its entire Microsoft (MSFT) stake in Q1 2026, offloading the final 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion. The exit caps a two-year wind-down from 28.5 million shares, funding Gates' plan to spend the endowment by 2045. Microsoft stock slipped to $422.07 even as Pershing Square's Bill Ackman disclosed a fresh $2.3 billion MSFT buy the same day.
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First report: Times of India · 17 May, 05:55|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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