Four years after its controversial taxpayer-funded bailout, General Motors' (GM 0.68%) turnaround looks like it's finally hitting its stride. But there's still a good chance that GM won't be able to emulate Ford's (F 0.72%) success. In this video, Motley Fool analyst John Rosevear explains some of the risks that could affect GM stock -- and explains clearly what to keep an eye on in coming quarters.
Is General Motors a Risky Stock?
By John Rosevear – Apr 18, 2013 at 7:01AM
NYSE: GM
General Motors
Market Cap
$64B
Today's Change
(-0.68%) $0.46
Current Price
$66.85
Price as of October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
GM isn't the most risky stock on the market, but it's still a turnaround story, and that turnaround could still go off the rails. Here's what to look out for.
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.