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Breaking Down the $1.8 Trillion SpaceX IPO
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- Market Moment Podcast
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 1383
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Summary
In Episode 302 of The Market Moment, Matt, Eli, and Isaac tackle the biggest financial news of the week: the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. (And yes, it's also Annuity Awareness Month!) . We discuss the motivations behind this massive public offering and debate whether it's truly about raising capital or just creating a liquidity event for early investors. With almost every major bank backing the deal and everyday investors getting unprecedented access, we break down the math, the potential risks, and why it's crucial to look past the hype. Plus, we look at how other mega IPOs have historically performed after their first year. Key Takeaways ➡️ SpaceX Valuation: The company is coming to market with a staggering valuation of roughly $1.75 to $1.8 trillion. ➡️Retail Investor Access: Custodians like Robinhood, Fidelity, and Schwab are offering expanded access for retail investors, allocating around 30% of shares to retail investors. ➡️Index Inclusion Changes: Early plans to include SpaceX in the S&P 500 index just 10 days post-IPO have been reverted to the standard one-year waiting period. ➡️Funding Shortfalls: To bring the company to market, SpaceX needs to raise a total deal size of $86 billion, but there is a reported shortfall of around $28 billion. ➡️Historical Warning: Historically, mega IPOs (like Rivian and Uber) have seen an average drop of 28% twelve months post-IPO, emphasizing the need for a long-term investment horizon rather than expecting quick wins. 04:19 - Retail Access & Valuation Checks 09:33 - Index Rule Reversals & The Funding 16:22 - Historical Mega IPO Performance & Risk Management Linked Videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/vrX6fhBL3bM?si=AaYRNdlUXTmcF9EX https://www.blindsquirrelmacro.com/p/the-physics-of-spacex Enjoyed the episode…