Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

[astrotoy]

Wow, Tesla's new solar pricing must have really attracted a lot of new customers: Powerwall 3.0

We ordered our powerwalls in the Spring and after accepting our deposit, they contacted us a few weeks later and gave us the name of a local contractor. Tesla was backlogged and couldn't guarantee that we would have everything installed and working by the end of the year which is necessary to get the Federal Tax Credit. The contractor (a Tesla Powerwall dealer) has moved ahead and we are in the permitting stage now, so should be done within a month or two assuming the permitting gets done in a reasonable time. California has an additional rebate so we are getting the powerwalls and associated equipment and installation at over 50% off. You do need to have solar to get the powerwalls. We've had our solar panels since 2009 from Solar City. When they talked to us they told us that Elon Musk was the chairman of the company (the sales person said "you know, he is one of the founders of Paypal!"). No mention of Tesla back then.

 

[Sudre]

CNBC - hour ago:

Listening to these kinds of bears changing their story seems to indicate to me they are expecting a rather large equity raise (10% in this case). In order for it to make sense, these bears who's institution want in on the action have to change their story so the price they will be buying at makes sense. If they don't change their story the investors they have will ask WHY shares of TSLA are in their portfolio if Tesla is such a horrible buy. Most people rely on their broker's advice. They are not like us and following things.

Does that mean there will be a large second offering for the SP500 inclusion? I really don't know but an offering sure is getting hinted at. Think back at how many times Elon would say "No second offering" at the ER and then poof... second offering. I think what it comes down to is when large institutions come to Elon and say, "Hey dude we would really like to throw large sums of money at you!", Elon looks at what he can do with that money and accepts it. The question now is if Elon doesn't see anything MORE they can do... is Tesla at max growth rate?

 

[astrotoy]

What a difference a year makes. After the split, the price of a share of Tesla stock will be about 50% higher than it was a year ago.

 

[woodisgood]

The arrival of the first drill at Texas worksite augers well for rapid construction.

If it didn’t auger well I don’t think we’d find ourselves in the hole you’re thinking.

 

[StealthP3D]

Hamilton was a Brit - we celebrate him as one of our own. Somebody had to sort you lot out...

Errr...yes, that should make him a traitor to you guys. He fought against British troops, stole 24 British canons and signed the Declaration of Independence. You can't claim him for your own after he renounced Britain.

On the other hand, he was diametrically opposed to many of the most cherished ideals held by our more revered founders of America. The main thing he had in common with them is that he was willing to succeed from Britain. But primarily because he saw how that could be personally very profitable for himself. So I wish you guys would claim him back but you can't!

 

[ggr]

These glitched prices are getting less and less affordable. SMH. Not too long ago you could get some for $400.
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Suspiciously close in price to this:
https://twitter.com/davidtayar5/status/1294380863568871430

Maybe a couple of shares left unaccounted for and someone put it a bad market sell order?

 

[Mokuzai]

These glitched prices are getting less and less affordable. SMH. Not too long ago you could get some for $400.
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At least that ad is on point. Though the odor would not be coming from a pet.

 

[Tes La Ferrari]

Amazing, 156 shares traded for $1078.47 at 5:47 ET. What was strange is NASDAQ.com quickly move past it when the next trade was made but Google and Yahoo were stuck on that trade for 8 minutes until 5:55.

Was that a legit trade ? What would cause that much of a super fast dip and climb ?

 

[Jackl1956]

My official retirement date from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be 1 September 2020. Actually, I’m promoting to avocado farmer.

Thanks Elon

Of course, that old farm house will need a new roof...

 

[jerry33]

Was that a legit trade ? What would cause that much of a super fast dip and climb ?

Usually, someone has fat fingered.

 

[Nocturnal]

Errr...yes, that should make him a traitor to you guys. He fought against British troops, stole 24 British canons and signed the Declaration of Independence. You can't claim him for your own after he renounced Britain.

On the other hand, he was diametrically opposed to many of the most cherished ideals held by our more revered founders of America. The main thing he had in common with them is that he was willing to succeed from Britain. But primarily because he saw how that could be personally very profitable for himself. So I wish you guys would claim him back but you can't!

That sounds like an American ideal if I've ever heard one.

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Thanks Elon

Of course, that old farm house will need a new roof...

Wow man, nice.

 

[floydboy]

I have to admit I fall for the click bait yet again:
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While in the article:






So, basically Polestar is more enjoyable because it’s slower, and the author doesn’t know Tesla has chill mode.

What the heck is with these 'elegant pull away' types?! Does anyone not know how to modulate an accelerator pedal anymore?! It's easier in a Tesla than it is in an ICE car because the behavior is so smooth and linear. Made up BS like this, just to negate a Tesla advantage, burns my buns.

 

[Tes La Ferrari]

Usually, someone has fat fingered.

Hmm...but even if someone puts in a sell order by mistake @$1,000, wouldn't it fill / sell at a higher price because of all the buy orders above it that would be at say $1600, or $1500 first ?

 

[wtlloyd]

View attachment 576365 My official retirement date from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be 1 September 2020. Actually, I’m promoting to avocado farmer.

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Thanks Elon

Of course, that old farm house will need a new roof...

Moorpark? Ventura?
Carpenteria?

 

[oldTAVguy]

View attachment 576365 My official retirement date from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be 1 September 2020. Actually, I’m promoting to avocado farmer.

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Thanks Elon

Of course, that old farm house will need a new roof...

Nice

 

[jerry33]

What the heck is with these 'elegant pull away' types! Does anyone not know how to modulate an accelerator pedal anymore?! It's easier in a Tesla than it is in an ICE car because the behavior is so smooth and linear. Made up BS like this, just to negate a Tesla advantage, burns my buns.

The detractors have hardly any ammunition left so they have to say something. Tesla's not going away anytime soon; there's no fires anymore; the only demand issue is lack of production; the SEC is no longer a problem; claims of fraud and similar are discounted by everyone because no company can build multiple factories without a solid track record, resale value is better than most, etc.

 

[jerry33]

Hmm...but even if someone puts in a sell order by mistake @$1,000, wouldn't it fill / sell at a higher price because of all the buy orders above it that would be at say $1600, or $1500 first ?

I believe it depends on the broker and which of the systems provided by the broker is being used. There are some one-click-wonders that don't give you a chance and that will just sell/buy at the price you put in. The more traditional multi-click ones make you go through a couple of checks before placing the order.

 

[Causalien]

Listening to these kinds of bears changing their story seems to indicate to me they are expecting a rather large equity raise (10% in this case). In order for it to make sense, these bears who's institution want in on the action have to change their story so the price they will be buying at makes sense. If they don't change their story the investors they have will ask WHY shares of TSLA are in their portfolio if Tesla is such a horrible buy. Most people rely on their broker's advice. They are not like us and following things.

Does that mean there will be a large second offering for the SP500 inclusion? I really don't know but an offering sure is getting hinted at. Think back at how many times Elon would say "No second offering" at the ER and then poof... second offering. I think what it comes down to is when large institutions come to Elon and say, "Hey dude we would really like to throw large sums of money at you!", Elon looks at what he can do with that money and accepts it. The question now is if Elon doesn't see anything MORE they can do... is Tesla at max growth rate?

There's one thing they can do with 30 bil. Buy spacex.

 

[StealthP3D]

The arrival of the first drill at Texas worksite augers well for rapid construction.

Let's hope they don't strike oil, you know, "black gold", 'cause that could really slow down the amount of revenue this site could produce!

 

[Nocturnal]

The detractors have hardly any ammunition left so they have to say something. Tesla's not going away anytime soon; there's no fires anymore; the only demand issue is lack of production; the SEC is no longer a problem; claims of fraud and similar are discounted by everyone because no company can build multiple factories without a solid track record, resale value is better than most, etc.

It's not a coincidence that "omg panel gaps" has taken over again. Even in the Cybertruck potential buyer groups. I'm so tired of hearing "teslas have quality problems" because they don't understand that 5 Youtube videos isn't a good sample set.

There's one thing they can do with 30 bil. Buy spacex.

Please stop because I can only get so...