Jensen and Lori Huang's Nvidia fortune is jointly controlled. How that makes things complicated now that he's resigned
Jensen Huang’s $140 billion stake in Nvidia is largely held by trusts co-owned with his wife, Lori, creating added uncertainty for his financial future.
TL;DR
- Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori, jointly own about 800 million Nvidia shares worth roughly $135 billion through trusts and LLCs.
- Jensen Huang directly owns about 70 million shares valued at approximately $12 billion.
- The co-ownership through trusts is less typical for a founder and adds complexity to Huang's resignation.
- The trust structures, especially irrevocable trusts, make it difficult to sell shares quickly, potentially stabilizing Nvidia's stock.
- Various trusts, including a living trust and irrevocable trusts, are utilized for different tax and estate planning purposes.
- Lori Huang is also the president of a foundation that owns 69 million Nvidia shares.