How to Buy Tesla shares in Australia [2024]
Tesla ($TSLA) is an American company that is revolutionising the automotive and clean energy industries with its innovative electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, and solar products.
👉 Follow the five steps below to start investing in Tesla, Inc. in under 5 minutes.
How to buy Tesla stock in 5 steps
To buy Tesla stock, you'll need to get started by creating your own investing account. Start investing in Tesla in five easy steps:
1. Open an investing account with Stake
To buy Tesla stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. stock market. Join 500k+ investors on Stake to be able to purchase shares in $TSLA.
2. Fund your account
Once your account has been created you can fund it with a bank transfer, debit card or even Apple/Google Pay.
3. Search for Tesla, Inc. or TSLA
Find the asset by name or ticker symbol. Do your own research to ensure it is the right investment product for your own circumstances.
4. Buy TSLA stock
Buy on any trading day using a market order or limit order to delay your purchase of the asset until it reaches your desired price. You may wish to look into dollar cost averaging to spread out your risk, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals.
5. Monitor your investment
Once you own the asset, you should keep an eye on its performance. Check your portfolio regularly to ensure your investment is aligning with your financial goals.
✅ Set up a recurring investment in Tesla, a stress-free way to invest for the long-term.
Tesla, Inc. company overview
Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, Tesla is known for its electric vehicles, battery energy storage systems, solar panels, and solar roof tiles. The company's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Tesla produces and sells a range of electric vehicles, including sedans (Model S and Model 3), SUVs (Model X and Model Y), and a cybertruck (Cybertruck). The company also offers energy storage products for homes, businesses, and utilities, as well as solar panels and solar roof tiles. Tesla generates revenue primarily from the sale of its electric vehicles, but also from the sale of regulatory credits to other automakers.
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Schedule a recurring investment in Tesla
Put your favourites on repeat, like Tesla, with a recurring investment on Stake. Build towards your long-term goals hands-free, just set and forget.
You're always in control of what’s on repeat. If you ever need to hit pause, it's easy to skip a scheduled order or deposit.
Does Tesla pay dividends?
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Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make any particular investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Tesla shares?
Selling shares is a very similar process to buying shares if you already hold the shares in your Stake account. Follow the steps below in order to sell Tesla shares.
- Go to your Holdings and click on the Tesla shares you wish to sell
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type you want to use including limit, market or stop order. Enter in the number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
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Is it a good time to buy Tesla?
Tesla can be a good investment for some investors, but not for everyone. It’s essential to understand that all investments can come with risks and may not fit within everyone’s investment strategy.
Before investing in $TSLA do your own research and consider the company's financial health, future prospects, the current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy before making any investment decisions.
What are some similar stocks to Tesla?
Here are some examples of stocks in the same industry as Tesla:
- Rivian Automotive Inc. ($RIVN): An American electric vehicle automaker and automotive technology company. Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures electric vehicles and accessories.
- Lucid Group Inc. ($LCID): An American automotive company specialising in electric vehicles. Lucid Air, the company's first car, is a luxury sedan with an EPA-estimated range of up to 516 miles.
- Nio Inc. ($NIO): A Chinese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, specialising in designing and developing electric vehicles. Nio offers a range of premium smart electric SUVs and sedans.
- BYD ($BYDDY): A Chinese multinational manufacturing company that is rapidly expanding in the electric vehicle industry, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The company sold over 3 millions cars in 2023.
What are some ETFs that hold Tesla?
Check out these ETFs that have [ticker] as one of their holdings and more exposure to the related industries:
- Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ($XLY): This ETF seeks to track the performance of the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index, which includes companies from industries such as automobiles, household durables, and textiles & apparel.
- ARK Innovation ETF ($ARKK): This actively managed ETF aims to invest in companies that are expected to benefit from disruptive innovation in areas like DNA technologies, energy storage, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
- Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF ($VCR): This ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index, which includes companies from industries such as automobiles, household durables, and leisure products.
- Invesco QQQ Trust ($QQQ): This ETF mirrors the Nasdaq-100 Index, encompassing 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. Ideal for diversified exposure to cutting-edge tech and innovation-driven sectors.
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Tesla common questions
If you are new to investing and want to buy Tesla shares, follow the process below to get started:
- Sign up with no paperwork on the Stake app or desktop
- Activate Stake Wall St, Stake AUS or both
- Deposit funds via PayTo, bank transfer, credit/debit card or Apple Pay/Google Pay
- Place an order to purchase Tesla stock
Investing platforms like Stake offer fractional investing, which means you can buy a fraction of a stock which may be more expensive. With just US$10 you can invest in Tesla instead of buying a full Tesla share which is worth $258.02.
Tesla stock is currently +20.67% over the last month and +2.55% over 12 months. Whether or not Tesla is a good buy depends on your investing goals, strategy and risk tolerance. It's essential to conduct thorough research on Tesla to see if it suits your investment portfolio.
Tesla typically reports earnings on a quarterly basis. For exact dates, it's best to check Tesla's investor relations page for any adjustments to the schedule.
The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk. He has led the company since 2008, driving Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through the development of electric vehicles, solar energy products, and energy storage solutions.
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