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SpaceX IPO: How to Buy Shares

SpaceX plans to launch its IPO on June 12, aiming to raise $75 billion. Individual investors can buy shares through various platforms.

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SpaceX is set to launch its initial public offering () on June 12, with plans to raise $75 billion. The shares will be available on the Nasdaq and will be priced based on interest. Individual can purchase shares through various , including AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown in the UK, and Charles Schwab and Robinhood in the US. Notably, a larger portion of shares is reserved for individual compared to typical .

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Adapted from The Guardian, 6 June 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Key vocabulary

  • IPO

    Initial Public Offering, when a company sells its shares to the public for the first time.

    The SpaceX IPO is expected to be the largest in history.

  • broker

    A person or company that buys and sells shares for clients.

    You can buy shares through a broker like AJ Bell.

  • valuation

    The estimated worth of a company.

    SpaceX has a valuation of $135 per share.

  • investor

    A person who puts money into financial schemes with the expectation of achieving a profit.

    Individual investors can buy shares in the SpaceX IPO.

  • fund

    A pool of money used for investment purposes.

    Some funds may choose to invest in SpaceX shares.

Quick quiz

01When is the SpaceX IPO scheduled?

02How much does SpaceX plan to raise from the IPO?

03What is the valuation of SpaceX shares?

04Which brokers are mentioned for buying SpaceX shares in the UK?

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