Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder of Amazon, holds the highest number of shares in the company.
Bezos, categorized as an insider shareholder, possesses over a billion shares, significantly more than any institutional investor. While large financial institutions like Vanguard and iShares hold substantial amounts of Amazon stock, their combined holdings do not surpass Bezos's individual ownership.
Top Amazon Shareholders
Below is a summary of the largest holders of Amazon stock, detailing the number of shares and the type of holder:
| Holder | Number of Shares | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bezos Jeffrey P | 1,066,606,645 | Insider |
| Vanguard | 711,343,447 | Institution |
| Vanguard Index Funds | 638,958,128 | Institution |
| iShares | 343,541,240 | Institution |
Understanding Shareholder Types
It's important to distinguish between insider and institutional shareholders:
- Insider Shareholders: These are individuals who are closely associated with the company, such as founders, executives, or members of the board of directors. Their holdings reflect a direct personal stake in the company's performance. Jeffrey P. Bezos falls into this category.
- Institutional Shareholders: These are large organizations that invest on behalf of clients, such as mutual funds, pension funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Examples include Vanguard and iShares, which manage vast portfolios that often include shares of major companies like Amazon. They hold stock primarily for investment purposes across numerous portfolios.
For more detailed information on Amazon's ownership, you can refer to financial data websites that track stock ownership, such as TipRanks.
