Jeff Bezos raises some cash

The media are making quite a fuss about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' plans to sell around $5 billion worth of shares. Be careful not to form strong opinions based on the headlines you read; rather look into the details before getting carried away.

Firstly, the plan allows Bezos to sell 25 million shares over a period ending 29 May 2026. So he has over a year to offload these shares. It does not mean he has sold them immediately or is in a hurry.

Secondly, Bezos owns 910 million shares of Amazon, meaning 25 million is a tiny 2.7% of his total holding. This is pocket change for him.

Bezos has many side hustles, including space travel, yachts, and mansions. He's selling these shares so that he can enjoy his money, not because he thinks the company is in trouble. Let the man play!