Overview of Amazon Ownership
Amazon is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker AMZN.
The company was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, who remains the largest individual shareholder.
- Jeff Bezos: 12% ownership stake
- The Vanguard Group: 8.1% ownership stake
- BlackRock: 6.4% ownership stake
- Berkshire Hathaway: 4.6% ownership stake
Key Facts and Insights
Amazon's ownership structure is characterized by a diverse range of stakeholders, including institutional investors and individual shareholders.
The company's market capitalization is over $1 trillion, making it one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world.