Interested to see where one of the wealthiest men in the world invests his money? Cascade Investments is run by Microsoft man Bill Gates, and managed by Michael Larson, a value investor. Cascade manages close to $500 million and is based out of Kirkland, WA.
Most know Bill as the majority shareholder in Microsoft (MSFT), but it has been rumored that a decent amount of his fortune is this fund. Gates is a smart guy, following his moves if nothing else can provide insight into the financial thinking process of a genius.
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Main Street investors often feel more confident in their own stock picks when they receive the same attention from the “smart money” like Cascade. For those who are fans of Bill Gates, here’s a look at the top valued companies that his investment firm is holding.
Do you think this “smart money” is in the right place? List sorted by market cap:
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1. Fomento Econ (FMX, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in non-alcoholic beverage, retail, and beer industries. Market cap at $156.49B, most recent closing price at $87.47.
2. Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (KOF, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages and brands. Market cap at $25.18B, most recent closing price at $124.0.
3. Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (TV, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Operates as a media company in Mexico and internationally. Market cap at $12.23B, most recent closing price at $21.59.
5. Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. Market cap at $5.29B, most recent closing price at $39.03.
4. Republic Services, Inc. (RSG, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Provides nonhazardous solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States. Market cap at $9.83B, most recent closing price at $26.55.
6. AutoNation Inc. (AN, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. Market cap at $4.82B, most recent closing price at $39.43.
7. GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GBL, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a publicly owned holding investment manager. Market cap at $1.23B, most recent closing price at $45.29.
8. Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BEE, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the ownership and asset management of upper upscale and luxury hotels in North America and Europe. Market cap at $1.24B, most recent closing price at $6.07.
9. Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Engages in electric and nonelectric operations in the United States and internationally. Market cap at $847.59M, most recent closing price at $23.44.
10. Fisher Communications, Inc. (FSCI, Earnings, Analysts, Financials): Fisher Communications, Inc., an integrated media company, through its subsidiaries, engages in television and radio broadcasting businesses. Market cap at $275.68M, most recent closing price at $31.08.
(Written by Ryan Horch)
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- Fomento Econ (FMX, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B de C.V. (KOF, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (TV, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Republic Services, Inc. (RSG, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- AutoNation Inc. (AN, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GBL, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BEE, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
- Fisher Communications, Inc. (FSCI, Chart, Download SEC Filings)
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