Elon Musk’s Tesla Stake Diminishes in Value During Market Downturn

SpaceX has surpassed Tesla as Musk’s largest financial asset for the first time in five years, according to recent market analysis. Musk’s SpaceX stake is now valued at an estimated $147 billion, approximately $20 billion more than his Tesla holdings after the carmaker’s shares halved since December.

Despite the stock market challenges, Musk’s total net worth remains an impressive $323 billion, still ranking him as the world’s wealthiest individual. Tesla has experienced significant market pressure, particularly since the Trump administration’s policies introduced economic uncertainty.

On Tuesday, Tesla shares dropped 5.4%, mirroring broader market struggles with the S&P 500 index closing down 1.1%. Hedge fund short sellers have reportedly gained over $16 billion by betting against Tesla’s stock, according to Financial Times analysis by S3 Partners.

Musk has been simultaneously managing Tesla while leading the “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge), a role he describes as challenging. In a Fox Business interview, he emphasized his commitment to government optimization, stating, “I’m just here trying to make government more efficient, eliminate waste and fraud.”

Public perception remains mixed. A recent poll indicates that while slightly more Americans view Doge favorably, more respondents hold negative views about Musk personally.

In a strategic move to boost Tesla’s visibility, Musk and Trump recently showcased vehicles at the White House. Trump, inspecting the cars, enthusiastically remarked, “Everything’s computer! That’s beautiful.”

The ongoing market dynamics continue to test Musk’s diverse business portfolio, with SpaceX emerging as his most valuable asset in this complex economic landscape.

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