Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Tesla (TSLA) with $27.8M Weekly Investment

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ARKQ ETF acquired 33,210 shares of Tesla valued at approximately $11.4M on April 8, 2026
ARK’s cumulative Tesla purchases this week total $27.8M
Firm divested 33,812 shares of Teradyne (TER) worth ~$12.1M following an 11.8% rally
Additional portfolio adjustments included Roku (ROKU) sales and Strata Critical Medical trimming
Tesla maintains a Hold rating on TipRanks with a consensus price target of $393.97

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continued its aggressive accumulation of Tesla shares on Wednesday, April 8, securing 33,210 shares through its ARKQ ETF in a transaction valued at approximately $11.4 million. This latest acquisition pushes ARK’s total Tesla investments this week to an impressive $27.8 million.

The Wednesday purchase follows substantial acquisitions totaling $16.4 million over the previous two trading sessions. Wood’s persistent buying demonstrates unwavering confidence despite the electric vehicle maker’s challenging market performance.

Tesla’s stock has plummeted 23.7% since the start of the year. Market participants have grown increasingly concerned over disappointing first-quarter 2026 delivery figures, weakening electric vehicle market demand, and the strategic discontinuation of the older Model X and Model S product lines.

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Investor sentiment has further deteriorated due to CEO Elon Musk’s scattered focus across his diverse business portfolio. Speculation regarding a potential SpaceX-Tesla combination has added additional volatility to the stock’s trajectory.

Wood’s investment thesis centers on the belief that Tesla’s ultimate value proposition extends far beyond automobile manufacturing. Her vision positions the company as a technology platform centered on autonomous driving services, with potential gross profit margins reaching 70–80%.

Such profitability would align Tesla more closely with software and technology companies rather than conventional automotive manufacturers. While this perspective remains aggressive, Wood has maintained this conviction consistently over multiple years.

Strategic Exit from Teradyne Following Rally

On the divestment side, ARKQ liquidated 33,812 shares of Teradyne (TER) in a transaction worth $12.1 million. The semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer had experienced an 11.8% price jump after Goldman Sachs designated it as their preferred semiconductor investment for the market rebound.

ARK capitalized on this momentum-driven price increase as an opportunity to exit the position, securing profits while continuing its systematic reduction of Teradyne holdings.

The firm also disposed of 26,770 Roku (ROKU) shares distributed across its ARKK and ARKW ETFs, generating approximately $2.6 million. This represents a continuation of ARK’s methodical Roku position reduction observed throughout recent trading periods.

Smaller acquisitions included 19,653 shares of Kodiak AI (KDK) valued at $152,310 and 12,516 shares of GeneDx Holdings (WGS) for $837,195. ARK additionally reduced its Strata Critical Medical (SRTA) exposure by selling 62,882 shares for $255,300.

Tesla’s Advanced Manufacturing and AI Infrastructure

Tesla is simultaneously advancing its Terafab initiative in Austin, Texas — an ambitious semiconductor manufacturing facility designed to produce 1 terawatt of AI chip capacity annually.

Intel (INTC) has partnered on this endeavor alongside SpaceX and xAI. Intel’s semiconductor design capabilities and manufacturing infrastructure are anticipated to accelerate development timelines and minimize potential construction setbacks.

However, not every market analyst shares enthusiasm for Tesla’s artificial intelligence and robotics transformation. Currently, TSLA carries a Hold consensus rating on TipRanks, derived from 13 Buy recommendations, 11 Hold ratings, and 8 Sell recommendations.

The consensus price target stands at $393.97, suggesting potential upside of approximately 14.8% from present trading levels.

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