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08 Jun 2026, 11:38 UTC · 3h ago
The SpaceX Effect: How Mega-Cap IPOs Reshape Index Methodologies
ETF Trends
08 Jun 2026, 11:38 UTC · 3h ago
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SpaceX is targeting an IPO with a $75 billion offering and a total valuation exceeding $1 trillion. — The entry of a trillion-dollar company into the public markets is a massive liquidity event that significantly shifts sector valuations and investor risk appetite.
+0.80VettaFi has amended its methodology to expedite SpaceX's inclusion in its Space Index, potentially reaching a 15% weight after lock-up expirations. — High concentration in a specific thematic index (like UFO) creates significant price sensitivity to the underlying asset's performance.
+0.50Major index providers like FTSE Russell and Nasdaq are expected to include SpaceX, while S&P Dow Jones is expected to exclude it. — Divergence among major index providers creates tracking discrepancies and influences which passive funds will be forced to buy the stock.
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Due to limited initial free float, SpaceX will likely enter most large-cap indices at a small initial weight of approximately 10 to 15 basis points. — Limits the immediate passive buying pressure and impact on broad market indices during the initial IPO phase.
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