Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Tesla Exec Sells Stock; Musk Warns Short Sellers of 'Obliteration'
Tom Zhu, a top executive at Tesla, sold most of his stock in the company.
This made some people wonder if he still believes in Tesla.
Elon Musk, Tesla's boss, then told people betting against Tesla's stock that they could lose a lot of money when the company achieves autonomy.
Some investors bet against a stock, hoping its price will go down.
If the price falls, they make money; if it goes up, they lose.
Musk has previously disagreed with investors betting against Tesla.
Tesla Senior VP Tom Zhu sold over 82% of his shares between 2023-2024.
Share sales were priced between $174 and $323.
Elon Musk responded to Tesla short sellers, warning them of losses.
Musk's warning followed a list of Tesla short positions shared on X.
Tesla plans to expand its supercharging network in India.
- Who
- Tom Zhu, Elon Musk, and Tesla short sellers.
- What
- Tesla Senior VP Tom Zhu sold over 82% of his shares, prompting a warning from Elon Musk to short sellers.
- When
- Sales occurred between 2023 and 2024.
- Where
- India: Tesla plans to expand its supercharging network in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore.
- Why
- The share sale prompted discussion about executive confidence, and Musk warned short sellers of impending losses.
Short Sellers
Elon Musk & Tesla Bulls
Stock Outlook
Short Sellers
Betting that Tesla's stock price will decrease.
Elon Musk & Tesla Bulls
Believe in the future of Tesla.
- Executive
- Tom Zhu (Tesla Senior VP)
- Sale Percentage
- Over 82%
- Share Price Range
- $174 - $323
- Musk's Stance
- Warned short sellers
- Tesla in India
- Expanding supercharging network