Comments on: Cramer On Tesla IPO (TSLA): Only Good For A Test Drive

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:02:49 +0000

FYI: QTWW owns a stake in Fisker Automotive.

By: Mister

Mister — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:12:41 +0000

To quote Jim Rome,”Uh-Oh!” This is what I get for typing fast;and,with little sleep. Thank you for pointing out that error in my reply Tate.

The following should clear this misstep:

Mercedes owns a stake in Tesla Motors. http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2009-05/mercedes-parent-takes-stake-tesla-motors

Toyota owns a stake in Tesla Motors. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37358614/ns/business-us_business/

A123 Systems owns a stake in Fisker Automotive. http://greenenergyreporter.com/tag/a123-systems/

Well Mr.Dwinnell,this clear things up a bit. Again,thank you for pointing out my mistake. “Mister”

By: Tate Dwinnell

Tate Dwinnell — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:53:47 +0000

Absolutely, I agree on some of your points! It’s absolutely not a buy and hold play and if you didn’t get in ahead of public trading, upside will likely be limited. Looking for an entry months out is absolutely a better strategy.. I’d even argue that waiting a year or so would be even better. It’s a good point regarding AONE, QTWW, etc.. the rising tide (er, should I say hype) lifts all boats scenario. However, if I’m not mistaken, A123 Systems (AONE) does not own a portion of Tesla. If someone has a link to verify they do own a portion of Tesla please post it here.

By: Mister

Mister — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:54:21 +0000

Mr. Dwinnell,your story is correct about how to deal with the upcoming Tesla ipo. However,what bothers me is how there aren’t other options to consider for this upcoming ipo. Here are my following options:

If you don’t like Tesla Motors for ANY reasons(financial,political,etc.),DON’T,and I repeat,DON’T buy the stock period. Why?! Never buy anything that you don’t believe in. It’s just not worth the trouble;plus,you’ll sleep better knowing your cash is in something you trust(like,gold,bonds,savings accounts,etc.)

If you like Tesla Motors but can’t get in on the ipo price(example:your brokerage firm isn’t in on the deal,or your brokerage firm is in on the deal;but,you can’t get in because you’re not a,”high-net worth client”,etc.);then,find a publicly traded company that owns a stake in Tesla Motors like A123 Systems(AONE ticker symbol);or,a company that is a direct competitor to Tesla Motors like Fisker Automotive(through Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies-QTWW ticker smybol. They own a large stake in Fisker Automotive). After you buy the respective stock,treat it the same way,as if you owned Tesla at the ipo price…sell it before the close of trading for a nice tidy profit at the end of the day.

Finally,it you really believe in Tesla Motors for various reasons(financial,political,etc.)keep your money on the sidelines and wait about 3 months(that’s usually when company insiders are allow to sell their shares by the SEC);then,start using the,”cost dollar averaging” method to start buying up shares of Tesla Motors,on the cheap,until they start showing a profit. Which,in this case,might be a few years.

By: Grammarpu$$

Grammarpu$$ — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:51:47 +0000

“SILICONE Valley”?

What a b00b. . . .