TSLT: Robotaxi Is A Big Catalyst For Tesla, But Maintain Sell On TSLT

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Summary

  • T-Rex 2X Long Tesla Daily Target ETF's extreme volatility makes it a poor long-term investment for retail investors; I maintain my sell rating.
  • Tesla's sales are weakening due to a stale product lineup and Elon Musk's increasingly polarizing public persona, risking further downside.
  • Leveraged ETFs like TSLT can deliver outsized gains in streaky markets, but most investors are better off avoiding them due to compounding losses.
  • The upcoming robotaxi launch is a high-stakes catalyst, but I recommend buying TSLA shares directly if bullish, not TSLT.

Tesla Cybertruck display at a dealership. Tesla offers the Cybertruck with driving range of up to 340 miles.

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I last covered the T-REX 2X Long Tesla Daily Target ETF (BATS:TSLT) in early 2024 with a sell rating, as I was concerned about the TSLT ETF's decay from volatility.

For most of the past year, my recommendation had looked

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