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how much stock does jeff bezos have in amazon

by Thad Macejkovic Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Since taking Amazon public in 1998, the founder of the e-commerce giant has sold some $29 billion worth of Amazon shares, Forbes calculates; his stake in the company has gone from 42% in 1997 to just under 10% currently. Last year he unloaded $10 billion worth of his Amazon stake.Nov 4, 2021

Who owns most of Amazon stock?

Top Amazon ShareholdersAmazon.com Inc. ( ... Amazon's founder and executive chair of Amazon's board, Jeff Bezos, is the company's biggest shareholder, with 55.5 million shares representing 11.1% of outstanding shares.More items...

How much money does Jeff Bezos have in stocks?

Jeff Bezos' Parents Might be Billionaires If they never sold a share of their initial investment, Bloomberg estimates that the Bezos would currently hold 16.6 million shares worth $40.35 billion at the current market valuation.

How much is Jeff Bezos invested in Amazon?

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jeff Bezos has a net worth of $197 billion as of Dec. 23, 2021. Given that his 11% Amazon stake accounts for the majority of his wealth, his net worth can fluctuate significantly depending on the value of the company's stock.

How much does Jeff Bezos have in his bank account?

Jeff Bezos, the CEO and founder of the most valuable retail company on the planet and believed to be worth $183 billion, keeps about $9.53 billion in cash (5% of his net wealth). The American tech entrepreneur's wealth is coming from strong gains from his online retail company now worth over $1.5 trillion.

Is Jeff Bezos richer than Elon Musk?

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is now $100 billion richer than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Who will inherit Jeff Bezos money?

Bezos' four children are all set to inherit his colossal fortune in the future. After his divorce from his ex-wife, while Jeff retained 75% of Amazon's stocks MacKenzie received 25% of the shares. Bezos also gave 4% of his company to MacKenzie.

How much Jeff Bezos makes a day?

Jeff Bezos makes around $205 million a day. That amount comes from a series of calculations based on how much he earns according to his salary and his increase in net worth. His salary is modest compared to other billionaires. He earns $81,840 as his salary.

Is Jeff Bezos from a rich family?

No, Jeff Bezos was not born into a wealthy family. His mother was 17 years old when he was born, and his father was 18 years old. With their parent's money, they flew to Mexico to get married before Jeff was born. His father was a poor man who worked at a retail store, barely making more than a dollar an hour.

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