Nasdaq Changes Rule to Add $2.1 Trillion SpaceX Soon After IPO

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 13

Nasdaq in May revised its index-inclusion rules so SpaceX can enter its indexes soon after Friday’s IPO, potentially pushing the stock quickly into many 401(k) index funds.
That fast-track matters because SpaceX closed its debut up 19% at $161, giving it a roughly $2.1 trillion valuation and making it one of the market’s largest holdings almost immediately.
The S&P 500 is taking a slower approach, requiring SpaceX to wait at least one year before it can join that benchmark.
The change sharpens debate over index investing, with critics arguing that adding another giant AI-linked stock could deepen concentration risk in retirement portfolios already dominated by a handful of companies.

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