Jun. 9 at 3:55 PM
ETFs linked to pre-IPO SpaceX exposure have recently surged as investors rushed to gain early access to one of the most anticipated public offerings in years. These funds benefited from the perception of scarcity, since direct exposure to SpaceX was previously difficult for retail and institutional investors alike.
However, analysts caution that this advantage may fade once SpaceX begins trading publicly. After the IPO, investors will be able to access the stock directly, reducing the “exclusive access” premium that helped drive inflows into these ETFs. This could force them to reposition their value proposition beyond simply holding pre-IPO SpaceX exposure.
Despite that risk, investor demand has been strong. Three SpaceX-focused ETFs, including SPCX, attracted a combined
$4.12 billion in net inflows during May, followed by another
$645 million in the first five trading days of June, according to FactSet.
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