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Retail investors sell $4.5 million in SpaceX shares, first net outflow since IPO
Retail investors sell $4.5 million in SpaceX shares, first net outflow since IPO
Retail investors sold a net $4.5 million in SpaceX shares on August 7, the first net outflow since the company's June IPO, according to Vanda Research data reported by Reuters. The shift…
The Story in Brief
Retail investors sold a net $4.5 million in SpaceX shares on August 7, the first net outflow since the company's June IPO, according to Vanda Research data reported by Reuters. The shift follows a 13.6% drop on August 5 and a subsequent rebound. Shares now trade at $134.95, below the $135 IPO price for 11 straight sessions. Analyst Sam North of eToro said the selling reflects profit-taking and risk reassessment. At least 30% of IPO shares went to retail buyers at an average price of $147. SpaceX was the second-most mentioned ticker on Reddit's WallStreetBets last week. The sell-off coincides with the expiration of the first lock-up restrictions, which doubled the tradable float.
The Indian Opinion
The retail exodus from SpaceX shows how quickly euphoria can turn to caution. Lock-up expirations and a 22% drop below the IPO price have punctured the hype. Many small investors bought at $147, hoping for a Moonshot, but are now cutting losses. The real test will come when the next lock-up tranche expires. Will more retail money flee, or will bargain hunters step in? That number will separate genuine confidence from mere FOMO.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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