Tesla's earnings come out later today. I'm publishing this now so I'm not biased. I'll probably add an update to the end after the earnings call.Tesla sales have not been going well in 2024. Tesla is pulling all sorts of demand levers, but electric vehicles (EVs) just aren't selling.Here's what I got wrong about Tesla in the near term: Before 2024, if you bought an EV, … [Read more...] about How Far Will Tesla Tank? -or- When Your Hypothesis Takes A Break
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November Performance. It’s All Good.
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For now…Austin, Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about November Performance. It’s All Good.
Thoughts On The Tesla Cybertruck
I've been accused of being a Tesla fanboy more than once. I don't think that's totally correct. it goes a little deeper than that.I'm a fan of electric vehiclesAn internal combustion vehicle is a complex device:A fuel engine is a complex assortment of hundreds of moving parts that all must work together perfectly. It's really a bit of a miracle it all works as … [Read more...] about Thoughts On The Tesla Cybertruck
October Performance: Tesla Take Down!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For … [Read more...] about October Performance: Tesla Take Down!
Tesla Cyber Rodeo (Extreme Nerd Debauchery!)
Reader note: While this post is about my recent visit to Austin, it's mostly about the Tesla Cyber Rodeo. This was the party Tesla hosted to celebrate the opening of the Austin factory. I even made a YouTube video that I embedded later in the post.I bought Tesla stock in 2012 for silly reasons. I thought Elon Musk was cool and the Model S looked good. I'm no Charlie … [Read more...] about Tesla Cyber Rodeo (Extreme Nerd Debauchery!)