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How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff

Updated on: June 8, 2026 / 8:45 PM EDT / CBS News

How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff

TL;DR

  • SpaceX is set to launch its IPO this week, expected to be the largest ever.
  • A significant portion of shares will be available to individual investors, with up to 30% possibly allocated to them.
  • Shares will price on Thursday and trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SPCX", with an expected price of $135 each.
  • The IPO aims to raise $75 billion, valuing SpaceX at $1.77 trillion.
  • Retail investors can buy shares through participating brokerage firms like Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Robinhood, and SoFi.
  • Requesting shares does not guarantee purchase, as availability depends on supply.
  • Some analysts suggest waiting to buy after the initial trading volatility, while others note potential for higher returns at the offer price.