SpaceX (SPCX) Plunges 21% from Peak...Losing to S&P 500 ETF?

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SpaceX (SPCX) has fallen nearly 21% from its peak after its record-breaking IPO success, leaving individual investors at a crossroads between betting on growth stocks and a defensive strategy with S&P 500 ETFs.

According to Nasdaq, a US financial media outlet, on July 3 (local time), SpaceX received explosive market attention after its IPO last month. However, its stock price has fallen by approximately 21% since its peak on June 16. Questions are growing as to whether the initial excitement will translate into long-term returns.

Nasdaq cited FactSet Research data, stating that 8 out of the 10 largest IPOs in US history underperformed the S&P 500 index after listing. These 10 stocks lagged the index by a median of 127 percentage points. This indicates that mega-IPOs were not a guarantee of long-term outperformance.

Initial stock price reactions also did not guarantee long-term performance. Meta Platforms (META) only rose 1% on its first day of listing but was later named one of the two companies that outperformed the S&P 500 index. Conversely, Coinbase Global (COIN) surged 31% on its first day but subsequently underperformed the S&P 500 index by 136 percentage points.

SpaceX is considered to have a higher risk than S&P 500 ETFs. The company is not yet profitable. There is also controversy over its valuation based on key financial indicators. Elon Musk, the CEO, has put forward concepts such as space data centers and a city on Mars with a million residents, which were cited as factors simultaneously raising long-term expectations and uncertainties.

While S&P 500 ETFs may not be flashy investment targets, their stability, having delivered positive total returns over the long term, was presented as a strength. SpaceX is not yet included in the S&P 500 index, and even assuming it meets profitability requirements, it would not be eligible for inclusion for at least one year. Nasdaq pointed out that investors willing to tolerate volatility might choose SpaceX, but for investors who prioritize consistency, S&P 500 ETFs are a more realistic option.

[Article Key Summary]

-SpaceX has fallen approximately 21% from its peak on June 16 after its record-breaking IPO.

-8 out of the 10 largest US IPOs underperformed the S&P 500 index after listing.

-Nasdaq analyzed that S&P 500 ETFs might be more suitable for investors prioritizing consistency than the highly uncertain SpaceX.

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