Is This Auto Stock Worth a Test Drive?

Would investors in Tesla Motorsbe better off applying for jobs as crash-test dummies? Looking at the company's losses and nosebleed valuation, you might think so. But as Matt and Paul discuss in today's video, Tesla may have built the mousetrap that could finally bring the electric car mainstream. If that's the case, it could be a huge winner for investors who buy today and don't mind a few nasty speed bumps in the short term. Watch the following video to see why Tesla might deserve a spot on the riskier side of your portfolio.

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