SpaceX vs. S&P 500 ETF: Here's Which One History Says Is More Likely to Outperform
Key takeaways
- Katie Brockman, The Motley Fool Fri, July 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM GMT+7 4 min read After months of hype, Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), better known as Space X, went public last month.
- While some investors are still optimistic that Space X will skyrocket after it finds its footing, others are not convinced that it has what it takes to thrive over time.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
Katie Brockman, The Motley Fool Fri, July 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM GMT+7 4 min read After months of hype, Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), better known as Space X, went public last month. Despite its record-breaking debut as the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history by market cap, the stock is currently down nearly 21% from its peak on June 16.
While some investors are still optimistic that Space X will skyrocket after it finds its footing, others are not convinced that it has what it takes to thrive over time.
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 »