Bill Gates Foundation ‘shocks’ market as it makes a ‘big cut’ in Microsoft shares; losing ‘majority status’ – The Times of India

Bill Gates Foundation has stunned markets by drastically reducing its stake in Microsoft by almost 65% in the third quarter of 2025. As per new 13F data, the foundation has dumped 17,000,000 shares of Microsoft, equivalent to 64.91% reduction. According to reports, the average selling point of Microsoft shares during Q3, 2025 was $510.13, resulting in a total cash inflow of approximately $8.7 billion for the trust. The move caused a 17.7% drop in the portfolio’s value, leading to concerns since Microsoft has always been the foundation’s main and most reliable investment.

Other shares dumped by Gates Foundation

In addition to Microsoft, Gates Foundation has also trimmed its Berkshire Hathaway shares. The foundation has sold 2,358,460 shares at an average $484.36 price. This led to an overall reduction of -9.78% Berkshire Hathaway stock reduction and a -2.4% portfolio impact.

Also, the foundation fully exited the Crown…