Feb. 27 at 1:46 AM
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Elon Musk is highly leveraged, having pledged over
$90 billion in Tesla shares for loans as of 2022, making him one of the largest stock-debtors among executives. His
$44 billion acquisition of Twitter was heavily financed through personal loans secured against his stock, in addition to
$13 billion in debt placed on Twitter itself.
Key details on Musk's leverage:
*Loan Collateral: A significant portion of his wealth is tied to Tesla, with a large percentage of his shares pledged as collateral for margin loans.
*Twitter Debt: The
$44 billion buyout included a
$12.5 billion margin loan secured by his Tesla stock.
*Financial Risk: His high level of debt means a significant drop in Tesla stock could trigger margin calls.
*Subsequent Debt: Reports indicate he borrowed
$1.X billion from SpaceX around the time the Twitter deal closed.
As of early 2026, his wealth remains heavily tied to Tesla stock, which continues to underpin his financial position.
