However, over the past six months, Tesla stock price has gained 17.5%. On a one-year basis, Tesla shares have surged 68%.

Investors should try to look past the immediate causes of volatility. There is some positivity on the horizon.

Shares of Tesla, Inc. fell more than 5% on Wednesday, snapping a five-session winning streak, and slipped further after-hours as President Donald Trump unveiled 25% tariffs on auto imports. Although analysts and investors have suggested that Tesla could avoid the impact of Trump's tariffs since it produces nearly all U.