Multiple factors have converged to drive down the price of Tesla stock by 50% since December. Here's how investors can manage their portfolios’ volatility.

Tesla shares dropped more than 15% on Monday, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 Index. Tesla’s stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.

Trump's strong backing of his ally's company has eased some of Tesla's stock struggles - but also sparked major ethical concerns.

Tesla stock will try to make it three rises in a row, clawing back some of its recent losses. Whatever happens to close out the week, investors should expect more wild trading in the coming months. Tesla stock was edging down 0.