Motley Fool Money Tesla’s Margins Face Headwinds
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Oct 23, 2025 
Matt Frankel, a seasoned Motley Fool contributor and certified financial planner, joins Jon Quast to delve into enticing market calendar effects. They explore strategies like tax-loss harvesting and the Santa Claus rally, discussing their impact on investment timing. The duo also analyzes Tesla's latest financials, highlighting revenue growth tempered by margin pressures. Additionally, they spotlight previously delisted S&P 500 stocks, particularly focusing on the rebound potential for Etsy and the long-term promise of Enphase in the solar market.
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Don’t Sell Just For Tax Breaks
- Do not sell a stock solely to harvest a tax loss if you still believe in its long-term prospects.
- Use tax-loss harvesting only when you're ready to move on from a position and want to lower taxes.
Calendar Effects Are Unreliable Shortcuts
- Calendar effects like the Santa Claus rally and January barometer are rules of thumb that can fail unpredictably.
- Markets have an upward bias, so short-term calendar timing usually adds little value for long-term investors.
Buy And Hold High-Quality Businesses
- Focus on buying at least 25 high-quality businesses and hold them for five years or more.
- Ignore tiny calendar-driven moves and prioritize multi-bagger potential over weekly timing.