Tesla vs S&P 500
This page compares historical performance of Tesla (TSLA) versus the S&P 500 (SPX) using normalized returns (100 at start), total return and CAGR. Data updates daily.
Compare Tesla and the S&P 500 with the same normalized performance engine as the main Compare Performance tool.
About Tesla vs S&P 500
Tesla is a single high-growth stock, while the S&P 500 is a diversified index of large US companies. Comparing TSLA with SPX helps you see how a concentrated stock position has behaved versus the broader market.
This page uses normalized performance (each line starts at 100 on the first common date) so you can see percentage growth clearly for both assets.
What to look for
- Long-term trend vs volatility — Tesla often shows stronger moves in both directions compared to the index.
- Drawdowns and risk — Look at how deep the TSLA line falls in downturns compared to SPX.
- Relative performance — Use the time-range buttons to see where Tesla has outperformed or lagged the index.
Historical performance
The chart above and the table use daily closing prices. You can switch time ranges (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, 5Y, All) to see how the relationship between TSLA and the S&P 500 changed over different horizons.
Example investment
If $1,000 had been invested in Tesla and another $1,000 in an S&P 500 index fund, the normalized chart shows how each position would have evolved over time.