Bill Gates's CNI Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 51.83 M shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) worth $4.89 B, representing 13.36% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Bill Gates has maintained a long-term strategic position in CNI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 44.55 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 3.07 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +17.13 M | Add 0.00% | 17.13 M | $48.64 |
| Q4 2020 | -147,606 | Reduce 0.86% | 16.98 M | $109.85 |
| Q1 2021 | -3.07 M | Reduce 18.09% | 13.91 M | $115.98 |
| Q3 2021 | -841,114 | Reduce 6.05% | 13.07 M | $115.69 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.79 M | Reduce 21.33% | 10.28 M | $112.47 |
| Q3 2022 | +44.55 M | Add 433.41% | 54.83 M | $107.99 |
| Q3 2025 | -3 M | Reduce 5.47% | 51.83 M | $94.30 |
Bill Gates's Canadian National Railway Company Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) in Q2 2013, acquiring 17,126,874 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Bill Gates's largest addition to Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was in Q3 2022, adding 54,826,786 shares worth $5.92 B.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 51,826,786 shares of Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), valued at approximately $4.89 B.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) represents approximately 13.36% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) was 54,826,786 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2022.