Donald Trump’s net worth has seen a stunning ascent in October, rising from just under $4 billion at the start of October to $8 billion(Forbes), buoyed by an impressive rally in the stock of his media enterprise, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG).
This financial increase coincides with Trump’s ascent as the betting favorite in the U.S. presidential race, significantly boosting investor sentiment surrounding his media brand.
As of Tuesday, Trump’s wealth jumped by more than 6%, or over $400 million, placing him among the wealthiest individuals globally.
Trump now ranks as the 357th richest person in the world, according to real-time billionaire tracking data, which underscores the recent momentum in his personal fortune. The net worth boost reflects TMTG’s share price, which closed Tuesday up 9% at $51.51, marking a 249.2% rise in October from its starting price of $16.16.
Reports suggest that TMTG’s stock price climb has little correlation with the company’s core financial performance. Instead, the surge is closely tied to market perceptions of Trump’s improving electoral prospects.
What to know
According to the Associated Press, TMTG’s valuation gains come as Trump’s election odds have risen on various betting platforms, with the latest figures from Polymarket giving Trump a 66% chance of victory, a substantial increase from early October.
- Betting odds initially showed a near tie between Trump and his likely opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, but recent polling shows the race remains tight, particularly across crucial battleground states. Yet, the positive outlook on Trump’s election potential has provided TMTG’s stock with notable resilience and growth.
- Trump’s financial rise follows a period of considerable volatility for TMTG shares, which plummeted to a record low of $12.15 five weeks ago.
- In response to this dip, Trump announced he would retain his 57% stake in the company, a move viewed as a signal of confidence that likely reassured investors. Since that announcement, TMTG’s stock has rallied fourfold, reaching levels last seen in March and May, around the time of the company’s initial Nasdaq debut.
- The former president’s wealth has become increasingly tied to TMTG’s stock trajectory, reflecting broader investor sentiment on Trump’s potential return to office. The valuation of TMTG has now stabilized at levels that put Trump’s net worth in the global billionaire elite, underscoring how investor optimism tied to political factors can elevate personal fortunes.
The market’s reaction to Trump’s election odds suggests a growing confidence in his re-election chances, which could continue to drive TMTG’s stock price in the coming weeks. For ongoing coverage of these developments and more, readers can subscribe to FT’s breaking news alerts.
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