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Global electric vehicle (EV) leader Tesla (TSLA) is one of those rare companies that evokes strong reactions from its backers and naysayers alike. While its cheerleaders hail the visionary leadership of CEO Elon Musk to steer one of the most consequential companies of this century, naysayers opine that the mercurial nature of Musk does not make it a favorable investment.
Well, if Tesla’s share price performance in 2025 is anything to go by, then the skeptics are winning for now. The stock is down 38% YTD.