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Interested in buying shares in Tesla but not sure where to start if you're in Australia? It's easy to buy shares in global stocks, so long as you choose the right trading platform and do your homework.

Tesla Motors Inc. is the brainchild of Elon Musk, the famous billionaire entrepreneur. Tesla is a tech firm which creates electronic cars, solar roof panels and energy storage systems. Tesla is headquartered in Palo Alto, California in the United States.

Should I buy Tesla stock?

With outbursts from Elon Musk causing widespread speculation about his and Tesla's future, some investors are backing away from this multinational automotive and energy company. Others, however, are convinced that now is the best time to jump on board. Read our guide to see Tesla's current share price, its financial performance and the steps you need to take to start trading.

Pros

  • Brand power. As mentioned, Tesla is seen by many as an inspirational brand. Elon Musk also pulls in followers with his often brazen antics and eagerness to shoot from the hip.
  • Innovation. Tesla set the pace for building attractive electric vehicles capable of traveling long distances on a single charge. It's hard to argue that the company isn't forward thinking.
  • Diversity. Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy also fuels its diverse range of battery-powered products.

Cons

  • Erratic. Whatever you think of Elon Musk, his Twitter outbursts harm the stability of Tesla, Inc. for investors.
  • Missed deadlines. Tesla is notorious for promising deadlines they can't deliver on.
  • Senior staff turnover. Executives are constantly changing, which is not a good indicator of stability or a level company culture.
Technical Analysis of Tesla by TradingView

Technical analysis is the mathematical study of a stock's price based on its recent trends. There are a number of ways to analyze market trends. The above is a summary of what several key technical indicators are saying about Tesla's current stock trend, according to charting service TradingView.

How to buy Tesla shares

  1. Choose a share-trading platform that offers US stocks. If you’re just starting out, our table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You’ll need your ID, bank details and tax file number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You’ll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Find the shares you want to buy. Search the platform and buy your shares. It's that simple.
Important. The value of your investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no indication of future results.

Compare share trading accounts that offer US stocks

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    Name Product Standard brokerage fee for ASX shares Standard brokerage for US shares Inactivity fee Currency conversion fee Markets
    IG Share Trading
    IG Share Trading
    AUD 8 or
    0.1%
    USD 10 or
    2 cents per share
    AUD 50 per quarter if you make fewer than three trades in that period
    0.50%
    ASX shares
    Global shares
    Forex
    CFDs
    Margin trading
    Start trading stocks in less than a few minutes with IG’s instant sign-up process.
    Enjoy some of the lowest brokerage fees on the market when trading Australian shares, international shares, forex and CFDs, plus get access to 24-hour customer support.
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    eToro Share Trading
    eToro Share Trading
    N/A
    $0
    USD 10 per month if there’s been no login for 12 months
    0.50%
    Global shares
    Forex
    CFDs
    Zero brokerage share trading on US stocks with trades as low as $50.
    Note: This broker offers CFDs which are volatile investment products and most clients lose money trading CFDs with this provider.
    Join the world’s biggest social trading network when you trade stocks, commodities and forex from the one account.
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    CMC Markets Stockbroking
    CMC Markets Stockbroking
    AUD 11 or
    0.1%
    USD 19.95
    AUD 15 per month if you make no trades in that period
    0.60%
    ASX shares
    Global shares
    Forex
    CFDs
    Margin trading
    Options trading
    mFunds
    Access a broad range of investment products from Australia and overseas.
    Invest in managed funds, trade shares, warrants, options and CFDs listed across the ASX, SSX and Chi-X, and other major global exchanges, including US, Canada and UK markets.
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    Interest in Tesla over time

    Overall interest in Tesla has been slowly climbing, but there are sharp peaks and dropoffs that make some investors nervous.

    How to stay up to date with Tesla shares

    When buying or selling stock in a company, keep an eye on current affairs related to the company, such as:

    • Financial reporting. It's good practice to know when Tesla will be releasing its financial reports; this will let you know how the company is performing and will have a big impact on the stock price. Tesla reports annually on December 31st, as well as quarterly throughout the year.
    • Company news. Is Tesla planning to release a new car model in the next few months? Is it looking to move into a new country or market? Has Elon Musk done anything controversial? These types of events will have an impact on the share price of Tesla.
    • Wider news. Be aware of other external events and news that may have an impact on Tesla's stock price, such as gas or electricity prices.
    • Does the company pay dividends? If a company pays dividends, they pay some of their profits back to shareholders. Currently, Tesla does not pay dividends on their shares.
    • Shareholder meetings. These are often held annually and invite large shareholders to attend meetings and vote on matters relating to the company. It's a good idea to know when these are, as they may speak to the direction of the company.

    Bottom line

    Tesla's quirky CEO and inability to hit deadlines indicate that its stocks aren't exactly low risk. However, its cutting-edge technology and financial performance over the last several years have convinced some investors that it's a worthwhile risk.

    If it's a risk you're willing to take, consider investing through your investment or brokerage account.

    The value of any investment can go up or down depending on news, trends and market conditions. We are not investment advisers, so do your own due diligence to understand the risks before you invest.

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