Trump Win Puts Focus Back On Tesla Shares: Here's How You Can Buy

Even before Donald Trump staked claim to a second stint in the Oval Office, Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. shares jumped as much as 13% in aftermarket trade on Tuesday.

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The Tesla stock has run up 36% in the last six months. The counter zoomed late last month to their biggest gain in a decade after four quarter of disappointing earnings and sluggish demand

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Tesla stock price closed at $251.44 on Tuesday and is trading around $289.17, a jump of 15% over the previous day’s close.

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Tesla stock has underperformed the broader market this year, with shares increasing by 1.19% compared to the S&P 500’s 21.24% year-to-date gains.

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According to AP, Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States with the former President Donald Trump getting 277 electoral votes and Harris 224 electoral votes

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Elon Musk donated nearly $75 million to America PAC, a super political action committee established to support the Republican nominee last month

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