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ExFunCity News | Elon Musk Net Worth Tops $1 Trillion Again
By ExFunCity · 6 Oct 2026
TL;DR — Elon Musk net worth has topped $1 trillion again as SpaceX and Tesla shares rise, restoring his status as the world’s first trillionaire.
Elon Musk net worth has crossed the US$1 trillion mark again, making the Tesla and SpaceX chief the world’s only trillionaire based on current billionaire wealth estimates. Bloomberg data cited on October 6 placed Musk’s fortune at around US$1.04 trillion after a sharp rise in the value of his SpaceX and Tesla holdings. The Business Times
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Musk’s fortune jumped by about US$65 billion on October 5, according to Bloomberg’s wealth calculations.
SpaceX shares had gained around 13% since the start of October, while Tesla shares were up about 6.7%, providing a major boost to the value of Musk’s holdings. The Business Times
Forbes also reported that Elon Musk net worth moved back above US$1 trillion as shares in both companies climbed during Monday trading. Forbes
Readers can follow the Forbes latest Elon Musk wealth update Forbes latest Elon Musk wealth update for changes in his estimated fortune.
Musk Was Already the World’s First Trillionaire
This is not the first time Musk has reached the historic milestone.
He initially became the world’s first trillionaire in June 2026 after SpaceX went public and its shares surged following the company’s stock market debut.
His fortune later fell below US$1 trillion as SpaceX shares retreated, showing how quickly billionaire rankings can change when much of a person’s wealth is tied to publicly traded companies.
The latest rally has now pushed Elon Musk net worth back above the trillion-dollar level for the first time in roughly three months. The Business Times

Why Did Musk’s Wealth Rise So Quickly?
Two companies are responsible for almost all of Musk’s estimated fortune: SpaceX and Tesla.
Bloomberg estimates that his stakes in these companies account for more than 98% of his wealth. SpaceX shares have rebounded strongly from their August lows, while Tesla recently reported better-than-expected third-quarter vehicle deliveries. The Business Times
The Elon Musk net worth figure therefore moves significantly when the market value of either company changes.
Users who want to track billionaire rankings can check the Bloomberg Billionaires Index Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Is Musk Actually Holding US$1 Trillion in Cash?
No. A net worth estimate is not the same as cash sitting in a bank account.
Most of Musk’s fortune comes from the estimated market value of shares and ownership stakes in his companies. If Tesla or SpaceX shares rise, his calculated wealth can increase by tens of billions of dollars. If the shares fall, the number can decline just as quickly.
This is why Elon Musk net worth has moved above and below the US$1 trillion threshold during 2026.

What Malaysians Are Talking About
The trillion-dollar milestone has attracted global attention because no individual before Musk had reached this level of estimated personal wealth.
For Malaysian readers following technology, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and global markets, Musk’s fortune also highlights the enormous valuations investors are placing on companies connected to AI, space technology and future transportation.
What Comes Next
Whether Elon Musk net worth remains above US$1 trillion will largely depend on future Tesla and SpaceX share prices.
With both companies exposed to rapidly changing market expectations, Musk’s fortune could continue experiencing major swings even after reaching this historic level again.
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