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Elon Musk Loses $1 Billion In Two Minutes

By Maria Santos
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Elon Musk saw $1.1 billion wiped from his net worth in the first two minutes of New York trading as Tesla Inc. shares sank as much as 11 percent.

The fall cut his net worth to $22.3 billion on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of 9:32 a.m. The electric-car maker had reported a record decline in deliveries during the first quarter, down to 63,000 vehicles in the three months that ended in March, from 90,966 in the fourth quarter.

About $10 billion of Musk’s fortune is derived from Tesla with approximately $13 billion coming from his stake in closely held rocket business Space Exploration Technologies Corp., according to calculations by the ranking.

Questions & Answers

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What caused the significant drop in Tesla's share price at the start of trading?

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The electric-car maker had reported a record decline in deliveries during the first quarter. Deliveries fell to 63,000 vehicles, down from 90,966 in the previous quarter, which likely contributed to the share price fall.

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How much of Elon Musk's total net worth is attributed to his stake in Tesla?

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Approximately $10 billion of Elon Musk’s fortune is derived from his Tesla holdings. The remaining $13 billion comes from his stake in Space Exploration Technologies Corp., according to the ranking's calculations.

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What was Elon Musk's net worth after this share price decline?

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After Tesla shares sank, Elon Musk's net worth was reduced to $22.3 billion. This figure was recorded on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of 9:32 a.m. Following the market opening.

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