
SpaceX in your index fund, explained
Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. But what happens when a company like SpaceX is fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100? Does it threaten the stability of index funds based on the Nasdaq-100?
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Index funds are touted as one of the safest ways to invest. But what happens when a company like SpaceX is fast-tracked into the Nasdaq-100? Does it threaten the stability of index funds based on the Nasdaq-100?
The Nasdaq 100 now controls 27% of all US large-cap growth ETF assets, with daily 401(k) auto-contributions feeding this concentration. QQQ and QQQM together command 27% of all US large-cap growth ETF assets.

Kalshi traders predict the Nasdaq-100 index will close 2026 at or above $30,000, with a slight chance of reaching $32,000.

US markets turn negative with the Dow Jones hitting record high, while tech stocks like SpaceX show gains.

Nasdaq announced SpaceX will join the Nasdaq-100 index, with funds expected to start buying shares after July 6. The aerospace and satellite company is expected to have a less than 1% weighting in the tech-heavy index.
CoreWeave is joining the Nasdaq-100 index, a milestone that could boost the stock in the near term. The company has seen impressive earnings growth and has a strong relationship with Nvidia.

SpaceX's IPO raised $75 billion, with the stock climbing 19% on its first trading day. The company may join the Nasdaq-100 index in 15 days.