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What Makes Up Elon Musks $1 Trillion+ Wealth?

Capital market18 Jun 2026 10:37 GMT+7

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What Makes Up Elon Musks $1 Trillion+ Wealth?

On 12 June 2026, SpaceX, the rocket, space, and AI company of billionaire Elon Musk, began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, setting multiple historic records on its first day.

Not only was it a historic IPO that pushed the company’s valuation past $2 trillion, but Elon Musk also rose to become the world's first trillionaire.

As of the morning of Thursday, 18 June 2026, SPCX shares had gained over 30% since their initial trade. At one point on Wednesday, the price surged to $220 per share, pushing the company's market value to $2.568 trillion, overtaking Amazon to rank fifth globally before falling back to sixth on Thursday.

Another historic milestone Elon Musk achieved was becoming the world’s first trillionaire, or Trillionaire, just one day after SpaceX’s market debut. His wealth reached $1.1 trillion initially and, according to Forbes on 18 June 2026, had grown to $1.3 trillion.

This is because his business holdings extend beyond just SpaceX.So, where exactly does Elon Musk’s immense wealth come from?This article from Thairath Money compiles the information for better understanding as follows.


  • SpaceX This constitutes the largest portion generating massive wealth for Elon Musk, as he owns about 42% of the company. According to BBC, his stake in SpaceX is valued at approximately $767.1 billion, plus options worth around $53.8 billion, totaling roughly $820.9 billion.

  • Tesla The next largest portion is the electric car company, where he holds about 12%. Musk took Tesla public in 2010 after investing since 2004, becoming chairman and later CEO in 2008. BBC reports his Tesla stake is worth around $168 billion, plus options totaling $116.4 billion, summing to about $284.4 billion.

  • Neuralink A technology company focused on innovations connecting the brain to computers, founded in 2016 by Elon Musk and eight scientists. He owns roughly 50% of Neuralink. Although official numbers are unavailable, based on Neuralink’s $9 billion valuation, his share is estimated between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion.

  • The Boring Company Known as TBC, this U.S.-based tunnel and infrastructure company was founded in 2016, initially as part of SpaceX before becoming a separate business. There’s no clear data on Musk’s exact ownership, but it’s believed he holds a majority or possibly 100%. Based on company valuation, his stake is estimated around $3 billion.

These company valuations fluctuate continuously, especially for publicly traded firms, while private companies do not disclose official details of Elon Musk’s shareholdings.



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