SpaceX officially debuts on the Nasdaq exchange today marking the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever.
The SpaceX goes live under the ticker symbol SPCX, pricing its shares at $135 each.
With this IPO, Elon Musk’s personal fortune crossed the $1 trillion threshold, making him the world’s first trillionaire.
What time does SpaceX go public?
While the market opened at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, SpaceX’s first trade is expected to occur in the mid-to-late morning or early afternoon, after institutional banks coordinate buy and sell orders. Trading will cease at 4:00 p.m. ET alongside the rest of the market.
How to buy SpaceX stock
Since SpaceX is now publicly traded, anyone can purchase shares via a brokerage account. Here are the simplest ways to buy SpaceX stock:
Buy directly on public exchanges
Interested individuals can use apps such as Fidelity, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, or SoFi to search for the ticker SPCX simply. With a marker order, the individual can buy shares immediately at the current price, while via a limit order, individuals can set a maximum price they’re willing to pay.
Participate in IPO allocations
Some retail investors registered for pre-market allocations via platforms like Fidelity’s IPO calendar. But demand is exceptionally high, making only a fraction of the shares accessible, or even none at all.
Get indirect exposure through index funds
SpaceX got fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100 list in a rush. Anyone with any mutual fund or ETF linked to the index will have to purchase SpaceX stocks, thereby getting a piece of the company without buying actual stocks.
What to watch
The first indicators and order books build start at 9:50 a.m. ET. Interested buyers can monitor real-time pricing updates throughout the day via live coverage.
Before making a trade, always evaluate investment goals as individual stock purchases carry financial risk, and purchasing stocks at an IPO launch can result in sharp price swings.
2026-06-12 18:35:00
