Catherine Wood's TSLA Position Overview
Catherine Wood (via Ark Investment Management LLC) currently holds 3.6M shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) worth $1.6 B, representing 9.50% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Catherine Wood has maintained a strategic position in TSLA, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2019, adding 6.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 6.8M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Catherine Wood's Tesla (TSLA) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Tesla (TSLA) Trades by Catherine Wood
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | +274,740 | Add 0.00% | 274,725 | $14.25 |
| Q1 2017 | +65,025 | Add 23.67% | 339,750 | $18.55 |
| Q2 2017 | +227,790 | Add 67.05% | 567,540 | $24.11 |
| Q4 2017 | +2.11 M | Add 0.00% | 2.11 M | $20.76 |
| Q1 2018 | +2.62 M | Add 123.83% | 4.73 M | $17.74 |
| Q2 2018 | +1.93 M | Add 40.74% | 6.66 M | $22.86 |
| Q3 2018 | +4.54 M | Add 68.23% | 11.2 M | $17.65 |
| Q4 2018 | -4.99 M | Reduce 44.54% | 6.21 M | $22.19 |
| Q1 2019 | +5.1 M | Add 82.04% | 11.31 M | $18.66 |
| Q2 2019 | +6.14 M | Add 54.30% | 17.45 M | $14.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +141,420 | Add 0.81% | 17.59 M | $16.06 |
| Q4 2019 | -6.76 M | Reduce 38.43% | 10.83 M | $27.89 |
| Q1 2020 | -1.88 M | Reduce 17.36% | 8.95 M | $34.93 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.74 M | Add 19.39% | 10.69 M | $71.99 |
| Q3 2020 | -392,886 | Reduce 3.68% | 10.29 M | $143.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +2.11 M | Add 20.50% | 12.4 M | $235.22 |
| Q1 2021 | +4.95 M | Add 39.94% | 17.36 M | $222.64 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.06 M | Reduce 6.08% | 16.3 M | $226.57 |
| Q3 2021 | -4.44 M | Reduce 27.26% | 11.86 M | $258.49 |
| Q4 2021 | -6.08 M | Reduce 51.24% | 5.78 M | $352.26 |
| Q1 2022 | -997,779 | Reduce 17.26% | 4.78 M | $359.20 |
| Q2 2022 | -452,667 | Reduce 9.46% | 4.33 M | $252.75 |
| Q3 2022 | -250,102 | Reduce 5.77% | 4.08 M | $265.25 |
| Q4 2022 | +544,555 | Add 13.34% | 4.63 M | $123.18 |
| Q1 2023 | +814,163 | Add 17.60% | 5.44 M | $207.46 |
| Q2 2023 | -596,014 | Reduce 10.96% | 4.84 M | $261.77 |
| Q3 2023 | -764,970 | Reduce 15.79% | 4.08 M | $250.22 |
| Q4 2023 | -276,132 | Reduce 6.77% | 3.8 M | $248.48 |
| Q1 2024 | +1.38 M | Add 36.18% | 5.18 M | $175.79 |
| Q2 2024 | +135,966 | Add 2.63% | 5.31 M | $197.88 |
| Q3 2024 | -725,614 | Reduce 13.65% | 4.59 M | $261.63 |
| Q4 2024 | -1.3 M | Reduce 28.36% | 3.29 M | $403.84 |
| Q1 2025 | -28,594 | Reduce 0.87% | 3.26 M | $259.16 |
| Q2 2025 | -181,294 | Reduce 5.56% | 3.08 M | $317.66 |
| Q3 2025 | +512,158 | Add 16.64% | 3.59 M | $444.72 |
Catherine Wood's Tesla Investment FAQs
Catherine Wood first purchased Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in Q4 2016, acquiring 274,725 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood has held Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) for 36 quarters since Q4 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood's largest addition to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was in Q2 2019, adding 17,447,730 shares worth $259.92 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Catherine Wood's firm, Ark Investment Management LLC, owns 3,589,622 shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), valued at approximately $1.6 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) represents approximately 9.50% of Catherine Wood's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood's peak holding in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) was 17,589,150 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2019. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.