Elon Musk’s net worth collapse is biggest loss of wealth in modern history

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS December, 2022 View in browser Elon Musk's net worth collapse is biggest loss of wealth in modern history   Anthony Cuthbertson   Elon Musk has seen his net worth plummet by more than $200 billion over the last 13 months, marking the biggest loss of wealth in modern history.   The tech billionaire lost more than half of his fortune between November 2021, and December 2022, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, largely due to the collapse of Tesla stock during that time.   The $208 billion wiped from Mr Musk's net worth is roughly equivalent to the annual GDP of Greece.   Read the full story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Inside the final days of Twitter 1.0: How Elon Musk razed us to the ground   > Elon Musk stoked a storm of homophobic harassment against a former Twitter executive. Here's the real story > How winter storm Elliott sowed death and disruption across the US Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now The Race Report Fortnightly, 6pm (UK time) Written by Nadine White Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.