If Elon Musk can turn Tesla into a $650 billion company over the next decade, he could become one of the richest men in the world. Musk currently has a stake in Tesla worth about $12 billion. Related: Tesla, GM buyers to lose $7,500 tax credit within a yearBut let's assume Musk's Tesla stock would grow at least 10 times more valuable. And there's a big kicker: If Musk fails to hit the goals laid out in his pay package, Tesla won't pay him at all. While it's notorious for attracting droves of short sellers, or investors who bet its stock price will lose value, Tesla shares have also performed extremely well over the long term.

Source: CNN March 21, 2018 23:04 UTC