Actor Woody Harrelson has confessed to a significant investment regret: passing on the chance to invest in Tesla before it went public. In a recent interview with Marketwatch, Harrelson revealed that a Tesla representative visited him at his home with a flashy, high-performance car and offered him an investment opportunity in the company. However, Harrelson declined, a decision he now considers a missed opportunity.
The car in question was likely Tesla’s original 2008 Roadster, a testament to the company’s early beginnings. Founded in 2003, Tesla went public in 2010. On its first day of trading, the stock closed at a split-adjusted price of $1.59. Fast forward to today, and Tesla shares closed at $214.11 on Friday, representing a staggering 135-fold increase in value since its listing. The company’s stock price even reached over $400 in November 2021, showcasing its immense growth potential.
While Tesla’s stock has experienced a 13.8% decline year-to-date, Harrelson’s revelation highlights the potential impact of missed investment opportunities. The actor’s story serves as a reminder that sometimes, seemingly small decisions can have significant long-term consequences, especially in the dynamic world of finance and technology.
