How to buy and sell Tesla stocks in Singapore
Tesla's volatile share price creates opportunities for Singapore traders in both rising and falling markets. This guide explores Tesla’s business model and methods to navigate Tesla stock volatility with CFD trading.
What you need to know about Tesla shares
Tesla is a public company that specialises in electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and charging stations. Unlike traditional car manufacturers, Tesla's mission extends beyond selling vehicles; the company aims to create a sustainable future powered by electricity instead of fossil fuels.
In fact, one of Tesla's ultimate goals is to transition all energy sectors worldwide to electrical generation1.
Tesla's stock has experienced considerable volatility recently, making it an attractive option for traders looking to buy or sell Tesla shares via CFDs (Contracts for Difference).
Understanding Tesla: a brief history
Tesla was founded in 2003 by entrepreneurs Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, who named the company after inventor Nikola Tesla, the pioneer who revolutionised electricity with alternating current (AC), the foundation of today's electrical systems.
Initially, the company set out to create an electric sports car. This vision became reality in 2008 with the release of the Roadster, which had a price tag of $109,000 at the time.
By 2008, both founders had stepped away from day-to-day operations, and Elon Musk, the current CEO, took control of the company.
Tesla went public with its initial public offering (IPO) in 2010, raising approximately $226 million3. Since then, the company has rarely been out of the headlines – from pioneering the EV revolution to controversies surrounding its CEO's various public endeavours.
Tesla shares: the basics
Tesla (ticker symbol: TSLA) trades on the Nasdaq exchange (which appears as the US Tech 100 on our platform). As of October 2024, Tesla ranked as the 12th most valuable company globally across all industries4.
However, the company's share price hasn't been without challenges. Between January 2025 and March 20, 2025, Tesla's stock fell more than 40%, largely due to controversies surrounding Musk's involvement in government affairs5.
As of March 20, 2025, Tesla had 3.198 billion shares outstanding4 with a share price of $216.05. Outstanding shares represent the total number of Tesla shares currently held by all shareholders (including individual investors, institutions and company insiders). This figure is important because it's used to calculate Tesla's total market value or 'market capitalisation' by multiplying it by the share price.
Tesla's business strategy and leadership
What is Tesla's business model?
From the start, Tesla approached the electric vehicle market differently than its competitors. Instead of producing basic, functional EVs, Tesla identified an opportunity in the high-end vehicle market, targeting consumers who valued sustainability but weren't willing to compromise on performance, style or comfort.
In his 2006 "Secret Master Plan," Musk outlined Tesla's strategy: enter the exclusive, high-end market first, then progressively make EVs more affordable for the mass market6. This approach explains why Tesla initially focused on producing fast, sleek and comfortable vehicles that also happened to be environmentally friendly7.
Tesla's key personnel: who runs the company?
Tesla's success is heavily influenced by its leadership team. While day-to-day price movements may be affected by broader market trends, understanding who makes the strategic decisions at Tesla can help inform your long-term trading outlook.
Key leadership figures
Elon Musk - CEO
As the face of Tesla, Musk drives product innovation and overall corporate strategy. His public statements often have significant impact on Tesla's share price.
Tom Zhu - Senior vice president, Automotive
Oversees manufacturing efficiency, which directly affects Tesla's profit margins and production targets.
Vaibhav Taneja - Chief financial officer
Manages the company's finances, including capital allocation decisions that impact future growth.
Tesla also maintains a board of directors led by Chair Robyn Denholm, which provides corporate governance and oversight. Notable board members include Kimbal Musk (Elon's brother) and JB Straubel (Tesla co-founder).
How to analyse Tesla shares
Key financial metrics to consider
Before you decide to buy or sell Tesla shares, it's important to analyse the company's fundamentals. Here are some key metrics8 to evaluate:
Market cap: $758.65 billion9
The total value of Tesla's outstanding shares.
EBIT: $9,340 million10
Earnings Before Interest and Tax, which measures Tesla's operational efficiency and profitability.
Net income: $7,091 million11
Tesla's profit after deducting all expenses and taxes from its total revenue over a specified period.
Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio: 84.7512
Shows how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings.
Dividend: N/A13
Tesla doesn't currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Return on equity (RoE): 10.42%14
Measures how efficiently Tesla's management generates profits from its assets.
Technical vs. fundamental analysis
When analysing Tesla stock, consider both technical analysis (studying price charts and patterns) and fundamental analysis (evaluating the company's financial health and industry position).
Technical analysis can help identify potential entry and exit points for trades, while fundamental analysis provides insight into the company's long-term potential. For Tesla specifically, watching quarterly delivery numbers, manufacturing capacity updates and new product announcements can offer valuable trading insights.
How to trade Tesla shares in Singapore with IG
Getting started: your step-by-step guide
Ready to start trading Tesla stocks in Singapore? Follow these steps:
1. Create an IG account - Create a live CFD trading account with IG Singapore.
2. Conduct your analysis - Research Tesla using both technical analysis (price charts and indicators) and fundamental analysis (company financials and news).
3. Decide your position - Choose whether to buy (go long) if you think Tesla's share price will rise, or sell (go short) if you think it will fall. With CFDs, you can trade price movements from both rising and falling markets.
4. Open your first trade - Select Tesla (TSLA) from our platform, decide your position size and set stop-loss and limit orders to manage risk.
5. Monitor your position - Keep track of your trade and adjust your strategy as market conditions change.
Benefits of trading Tesla with CFDs
Trading Tesla shares with CFDs offers several advantages:
- Trade on margin - Put down only a fraction of the total trade value
- Go long or short - Trade price movements from both rising and falling markets
- Extended hours trading - Access markets outside traditional trading hours
Managing risk when trading Tesla
Tesla's share price can be particularly volatile, so risk management is crucial:
- Use stop-loss orders to limit potential losses
- Consider guaranteed stops for protection against market gaps
- Start small while gaining experience with the stock's behaviour
- Stay informed about Tesla news and market events
- Diversify your trading portfolio beyond a single stock
Summary: trading Tesla shares in Singapore
Tesla remains one of the most closely watched stocks globally, with its innovative approach to clean energy and transportation attracting both supporters and sceptics. This volatility creates opportunities for traders using CFDs to potentially profit from price movements in either direction.
Ready to trade Tesla? Create a live CFD trading account with IG Singapore today.
1 Tesla, 2023
2 Britannica, 2025
3 Statista, 2009
4 CNN, 2025
5 Market Cap, 2025
6 Tesla, 2006
7 Strategyzer, 2025
8 The following figures were correct as of March 2025.
9 Yahoo Finance, 2025
10 Nasdaq, 2025
11 Nasdaq, 2025
12 Yahoo Finance, 2025
13 Tesla, 2025
14 Stock Analysis, 2025
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