Evaluating TSLA Stock's Actual Performance

Core Viewpoint - Tesla stock has experienced significant volatility over the past five years, with substantial price increases and decreases impacting investor returns Group 1: Recent Performance - Investors who purchased Tesla shares a year ago have seen a 25% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's 14.5% return during the same period [2] - However, for much of the year, these investors faced a 37% decline from November 2024 prices, largely due to the negative impact of CEO Elon Musk's political activities on public perception [3] Group 2: Historical Performance - A three-year investment in Tesla from November 25, 2022, would yield a total return of 131%, significantly higher than the market's 75.5% return, despite experiencing a 40% drop in share price before the end of 2022 [6] - For investors who bought shares two years earlier, during the COVID-19 pandemic on November 25, 2020, the five-year performance is nearly identical to the three-year performance, with returns of 131% versus 122% [7] - The market's five-year returns are 21 percentage points better, with an increase of almost 101%, indicating that Tesla has spent more time underperforming compared to the market over the last three years [8] Group 3: Long-Term Investment Perspective - Holding investments for a longer duration increases the likelihood of achieving market-beating returns, as evidenced by Tesla's five-year returns of 122% compared to a staggering 1,790% return over six years, far surpassing the S&P 500's 137% return [10]