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07 Jun 2026, 10:42 UTC · 1d ago
How to Own SpaceX Without Buying the IPO
The Motley Fool
07 Jun 2026, 10:42 UTC · 1d ago
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SpaceX filed an S-1 for a Nasdaq IPO with an expected valuation between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion. — The entry of a massive, high-growth company into public markets creates a significant liquidity event and a benchmark valuation for the entire space economy.
+0.90SpaceX reported 2025 revenue of $18 billion, with the Starlink segment contributing $11.4 billion and generating $4.42 billion in income. — Proof of profitability and massive scale in the satellite internet business validates the company's business model ahead of the IPO.
+0.60Rocket Lab signed its largest launch contract to date for multiple Neutron and Electron launches, pushing its total backlog above $2.2 billion. — Substantial backlog growth and record-breaking contracts indicate strong commercial demand and revenue visibility for the company.
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The SpaceX IPO is expected to float only approximately 5% of the company, creating a limited public float. — Low float often leads to extreme price volatility and the risk of an inflated opening price that may be unsustainable.
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The company signed the largest launch contract in its history, significantly increasing its total backlog.
The ETF provides retail access to SpaceX and has seen asset growth, though the author notes transparency and spread risks.
The fund's price surged due to SpaceX IPO excitement, though the author warns about trading at a premium to NAV.
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