Get down on it!
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, SpaceX is officially making its grand entrance onto the stock market on Friday June 12. The company has filed the paperwork for its initial public offering (IPO), and it is shaping up to be the biggest stock market debut in history.
SpaceX is aiming to hit the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol SPCX on June 12, 2026 The starting price is set at $. 135 per share, valuing the giant at a whopping $1.77 trillion.
If you want to own a piece of the company that is building rockets and beaming satellite internet around the globe, you don’t need a degree in finance to get started.
Here is a simple, straightforward look at how you can buy in, whether you want to act right now or wait until it hits the open market.
How to Buy Before the Official Launch
Getting a piece of a company before it officially starts trading on the stock market used to be a privilege reserved only for multi-millionaires and Wall Street elites. Luckily, everyday investors have a couple of clever ways to get early exposure.
Option A: The “Backdoor” Route
You can’t buy official SpaceX stock on your regular phone app just yet, but you can buy shares of specific funds that already own a massive amount of private SpaceX stock.
Destiny Tech100 (Ticker: DXYZ):
This is a fund traded on the public stock exchange. Its main job is to hold shares of massive, private tech giants—and SpaceX makes up a huge chunk of its portfolio.
ARK Venture Fund (Ticker: ARKV):
Run by well-known investor Cathie Wood, this fund allows regular, everyday investors to buy into a mix of top-tier private companies, including SpaceX.
Option B: Private Marketplaces (For Wealthy Investors Only)
If you meet the government’s strict rules to be an “accredited investor” (which usually requires a net worth over $1 million or a consistently high six-figure income), you can use special websites like l Hiive, Forge Global, or Nasdaq Private Market
These platforms connect you directly with early SpaceX employees who want to sell their personal shares before the official launch.
How to Buy After the Launch (June 12 and Beyond)
Once June 12 arrives, the waiting game is over. Buying SpaceX will be just as simple as buying a share of Apple, Disney, or Tesla.
Step 1: Set Up a Regular Brokerage Account
If you don’t have one already, you’ll need an account with a mainstream investing platform. Popular choices include Robinhood, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Easy Trade, SoFi, or E TRADE. Make sure your account is set up and funded
Step 2: Look for “IPO Access”
Elon Musk is famous for favoring his fans over big Wall Street banks. Because of this, SpaceX is doing something historic: they are reserving up to a quarter of all available shares specifically for regular, everyday investors.
Step 3: Buy it on the Live Market
If you don’t get an early piece, don’t sweat it. On launch day, simply open your app, search for the ticker symbol SPCX, and hit buy.
Should You Buy?
Big IPOs can be incredibly wild and volatile on their first day. Instead of placing a standard “Market Order” (which buys the stock at whatever price it happens to be at that exact microsecond), use a Limit Order.
This lets you set the maximum price you are willing to pay, protecting you from sudden, accidental price spikes.
Should You Buy? Before you jump in, it helps to weigh the excitement against the risks.
SpaceX is the undisputed king of space travel and satellite internet (via Starlink). Plus, the company plans to use the billions it raises from this launch to build massive artificial intelligence infrastructure, including data centers in space.
The Risks
SpaceX is currently losing money to fund its massive goals. The price tag of $135 a share is considered incredibly expensive compared to what the company actually brings in right now.
Additionally, the setup of the stock means Elon Musk will retain over 82% of the voting power—so he will be making 100% of the decisions, no matter how many shares the public owns.
Get ready for a fast and potentially bumpy, star-bound ride!
