Prediction: The SpaceX Lockup Period Will Be an Absolute Train Wreck for Retail Investors
Key takeaways
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
- Several factors have positioned SpaceX stock for early success.
- Long before SpaceX went public, several oversight committees amended the rules governing index inclusion.
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool Sat, June 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM GMT+7 6 min read SPCX AMZN AVGO TSLA NVDA A little more than a week ago, Space Exploration Technologies (Space X) (NASDAQ: SPCX) cemented its place in Wall Street history by raising $75 billion with its initial public offering (IPO) and debuting as one of the largest companies in the world.
After only three trading sessions (through June 16), Musk s artificial intelligence (AI) and space economy titan commanded a $2.66 trillion valuation, placing it ahead of some of Wall Street s most influential businesses, such as Amazon, Broadcom, and Musk s other trillion-dollar company, Tesla.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »