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Who Owns Bank of America?

By Robin Hartill, CFPUpdated Aug 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

  • Bank of America, as a publicly traded entity, is primarily owned by institutional investors with a 69% share.
  • CEO Brian Moynihan holds 2.75 million shares, while Vanguard and Berkshire Hathaway are top institutional shareholders.
  • Shares can be bought via brokerage accounts, with options for direct purchase or through ETFs like S&P 500 funds.

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