Elon Musk is limited to borrowing against pledged Tesla shares, with the total loan amount capped at the lesser of $3.5 billion or 25% of the value of the pledged shares. Musk's current holdings of about 411 million shares and 238.4 million pledged shares as of April 6, 2023.
Here's a breakdown:
25% Loan-to-Value Limit:
Tesla's policy caps the loan amount Musk can take out based on a percentage of the value of his pledged Tesla shares.
$3.5 Billion Dollar Cap:
Musk's borrowing is also limited to a total of $3.5 billion.
Pledged Shares:
Musk currently has 238.4 million shares pledged as collateral for his loans.
Overall:
Musk is borrowing against a portion of his Tesla stock holding, subject to the limits set by the company policy.
