IPO Fever and the SpaceX Reality Check

IPO Fever and the SpaceX Reality Check

June 12, 2026 · 12 min

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Chris Markowski discusses the excitement surrounding SpaceX's IPO and the realities investors should consider.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured SpaceX is generating massive excitement as the largest IPO in history, but should investors believe the hype? Chris shares stories from his investment banking days, explains how IPOs are really allocated, and breaks down decades of data showing what typically happens after the opening-day pop. While SpaceX could be a huge success, history suggests caution. From Wall Street's IPO machine to the risks surrounding Elon Musk, government contracts, and valuation expectations, Chris separates excitement from reality and explains why chasing hot IPOs can be a costly mistake.

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