Is Tesla Motors (TSLA +3.74%) a buy right now? With the company set to report its first-ever profitable quarter, there are good reasons to think so. In this video, Fool contributor John Rosevear looks at three of those reasons -- and explains what anyone considering an investment in Tesla should keep in mind.
3 Reasons to Buy Tesla Motors
By John Rosevear – Apr 21, 2013 at 4:41PM
NASDAQ: TSLA
Tesla
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With the electric-car startup poised to report its first profit, we look at three reasons to consider hopping on the Tesla bandwagon.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.