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It’s not every day that high-profile figures put their differences aside — but that’s exactly what just happened.
During an appearance on CNBC, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was asked about Tesla CEO Elon Musk, given their “complicated relationship.” Dimon didn’t hold back.
“Elon and I have hugged it out,” he said.
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Dimon explained that Musk attended one of JPMorgan’s conferences, where the two had a “nice, long” conversation and settled some of their differences.
That response might surprise some, considering JPMorgan sued Tesla in November 2021 for $162.2 million, alleging that the automaker breached a 2014 contract related to stock warrants. JPMorgan ultimately dropped the lawsuit in November 2024.
But Dimon didn’t stop at reconciliation — he went on to heap praise on Musk’s achievements.
“You’ve got to look at Elon — I mean SpaceX, I mean Tesla, Neuralink. I mean, the guy is our Einstein, and so I’d like to be helpful to him and his company as much as we can,” Dimon stated.
Musk’s ventures speak for themselves. He leads Tesla, serves as chief engineer of SpaceX — which designs and launches rockets with ambitions to colonize Mars — and co-founded Neuralink, a company developing implantable brain-machine interfaces.
Dimon isn’t the only business titan to recognize Musk’s impact. Legendary investor Warren Buffett has called Musk “a brilliant, brilliant guy,” adding that he wouldn’t want to “compete with Elon in a lot of things.”
If you share this optimism, here are a few simple ways to invest alongside the serial entrepreneur.
Tesla (TSLA)
Musk has built several successful businesses, but none are as synonymous with his name as Tesla.
With a net worth of $428 billion, according to Bloomberg, Musk is currently the richest person in the world, and Tesla equity remains his largest asset.
While Tesla’s stock is known for its volatility, the company remains a behemoth in the automotive industry. With a market cap of approximately $1.27 trillion, Tesla is more than 10 times the size of Ford and General Motors combined.
In 2024, Tesla produced 1,773,443 EVs and delivered 1,789,226 EVs. While both figures declined from 2023, Wall Street still sees potential upside in Tesla shares.
For instance, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives has an ‘outperform’ rating on Tesla and a price target of $550 — roughly 35% above where the stock sits as of Jan. 29.
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Cryptocurrency
Musk has long been one of the most influential voices in cryptocurrency.
In 2021, he made his stance clear: “I’m a supporter of bitcoin and the idea of cryptocurrency in general.”
At the time, he revealed that aside from Tesla and SpaceX, he personally owned Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE).
Musk’s words often move markets, with his comments sometimes triggering sharp price swings in the crypto space. However, he has been transparent about his intentions.
“If the price of bitcoin goes down, I lose money. I might pump, but I don’t dump,” Musk stated. “I definitely do not believe in getting the price high and selling, or anything like that. I would like to see Bitcoin succeed.”
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has gained significant momentum since then, soaring past $100,000. One reason it attracts crypto enthusiasts is its built-in scarcity. Unlike fiat currencies, Bitcoin can’t be printed at will by central banks. Instead, its supply is capped at 21 million by mathematical algorithms.
Gemini is a full-reserve and regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, which allows users to buy, sell and store bitcoin and 70 other cryptocurrencies.
You can place instant, recurring and limit buys on their growing and vetted list of available cryptos.
But if you’re not ready to buy just yet, you can still invest in crypto with their Gemini credit card.
Real estate
In a March 2022 discussion on X about inflation, Elon Musk offered a straightforward piece of advice: “As a general principle, for those looking for advice from this thread, it is generally better to own physical things like a home or stock in companies you think make good products, than dollars when inflation is high.”
His suggestion came at a critical moment, as inflation in the U.S. was surging, with the consumer price index (CPI) hitting a 40-year high of 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022.
Musk had a point — real estate has long been considered a reliable hedge against inflation. When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts with inflation.
For years, direct access to the $22.5 trillion commercial real estate sector has been limited to a select group of elite investors — until now.
First National Realty Partners (FNRP) allows accredited investors to diversify their portfolio through grocery-anchored commercial properties, without taking on the responsibilities of being a landlord.
With a minimum investment of $50,000, investors can own a share of properties leased by national brands like Whole Foods, Kroger and Walmart, which provide essential goods to their communities. Thanks to Triple Net (NNN) leases, accredited investors are able to invest in these properties without worrying about tenant costs cutting into their potential returns.
Simply answer a few questions – including how much you would like to invest – to start browsing their full list of available properties.
However, owning a share of a project or property this way holds some risk — for instance, you could receive no returns and these assets are often illiquid. Speak to a professional if this investment is right for you, especially if you are retired or close to retirement.
While the real estate market can be prohibitive for first-time buyers due to still-cooling mortgage rates and rising home prices, there are still options for would-be real estate investors.
For example, you can tap into this market by investing in shares of vacation homes or rental properties through Arrived.
Backed by world-class investors including Jeff Bezos, Arrived allows you to invest in shares of vacation and rental properties, earning a passive income stream without the extra work that comes with being a landlord of your own rental property.
To get started, simply browse through their selection of vetted properties, each picked for their potential appreciation and income generation. Once you choose a property, you can start investing with as little as $100, potentially earning quarterly dividends.
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