If You'd Invested $10,000 in Tesla Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
At a $1.3 trillion market capitalization, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is one of the most valuable businesses on Earth. During its ascent, the disruptive enterprise has taken its shareholders on a ride of massive returns.
If you’d invested $10,000 in this Magnificent Seven stock 10 years ago, here’s how much you’d have today.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Tesla shares have put up a marvelous trailing 10-year return of 2,920% (as of July 1). If you were able to buy $10,000 worth of the stock at the start of July 2016, you’d have $302,160 today. Among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Nvidia is the only stock that performed better.
A decade ago, Tesla was essentially a newcomer in the automotive industry. In 2015, it sold almost 51,000 electric vehicles (EVs). By 2025, that figure had ballooned to over 1.6 million, driving monster automotive revenue growth of 1,778% during that stretch. No one will deny that this is now a globally recognized brand.
However, Tesla’s strategic focus has shifted. The next 10 years may look different for this tech company. Tesla, which still makes most of its money from EV sales, is dedicated to artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and robotics.
The market couldn’t be more bullish. Tesla stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 376. Expectations are sky-high, with no room for error going forward. Investors shouldn’t anticipate past returns to be repeated.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again
In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. If you’d invested $5,000 then, you’d be sitting on $2,565,466 today.*
Now, for the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. It’s a key player in the $1.8 trillion space race, and with the stock recently sitting 20% off its highs, the window to get in early is closing fast.
*Stock Advisor returns as of June 29, 2026
Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
If You’d Invested $10,000 in Tesla Stock 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today was originally published by The Motley Fool