the gap between themNVDA ahead by $87,551
TSLA solid · NVDA dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
NVDA wins 4 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsTSLA +44% · NVDA +919%
NVDA
- Fell less at its worstTSLA −72% · NVDA −66%
- Calmer rideTSLA 57% vol · NVDA 47% vol
- Pays more incomeTSLA none · NVDA 0.45%
loosely linked · correlation 0.46
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $364.27 | $222.27 |
| Market value | $1.44T | $5.37T |
| 1-year return | −14.5% | +26.1% (ahead) |
| 3-year return, a year | +9.9% | +71.9% (ahead) |
| 5-year return, a year | +7.5% | +59.1% (ahead) |
| Volatility, a year | 57% | 47% (ahead) |
| Worst drawdown | −72% | −66% (ahead) |
| Worst week | −18.0%Dec 2022 | −16.1% (ahead)Aug 2022 |
| Beta | 1.84 | 2.22 |
| P/E ratio | 334.2× | 28.1× |
| Dividend yield | none | 0.45% |
Do TSLA and NVDA move together?
Correlation compares TSLA’s and NVDA’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
TSLA
−72%
From its Nov 2021 high to Jan 2023. Back at that high by Dec 2024.
NVDA
−66%
From its Nov 2021 high to Oct 2022. Back at that high by May 2023.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
TSLA vs NVDA: what people ask
Is TSLA better than NVDA?
Over the past five years, NVDA delivered the higher return: +59.1% a year against +7.5% for TSLA, dividends reinvested. Its worst fall was also shallower (−66% against −72%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between TSLA and NVDA?
TSLA is Tesla Inc. (Auto Manufacturers), worth $1.44T. NVDA is NVIDIA Corporation (Semiconductors), worth $5.37T.
Should I own both TSLA and NVDA?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.46 over the past five years. They often part ways, so each can soften the other’s bad weeks. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, TSLA or NVDA?
TSLA swung more: 57% annual volatility against 47% for NVDA. At their worst, TSLA fell 72% and NVDA 66% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 1.84 and 2.22.
Which pays a higher dividend, TSLA or NVDA?
NVDA currently yields 0.45%, against no regular dividend for TSLA. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep TSLA or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.