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June 9th, 2026

SpaceX: A Rocket You Want to Ride?

  1. SpaceX: A Rocket You Want to Ride? Ross Anderson, CFP® and Daniel Messeca, CFP® 28:17

SpaceX is days away from the largest IPO in history, and the ripple effects are going to hit every single investor. With a massive projected market cap, this launch could force index funds to aggressively dump shares of other tech giants just to make room for Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth.

How do major indices protect portfolios from that kind of sudden systemic risk? When will SpaceX actually qualify for the S&P 500? And should you be rushing to buy shares on day one, or watching from a safe distance?

We break down the mechanics of a landmark market event and share our personal game plans for the biggest IPO in history.

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Daniel Messeca Financial Planner

Daniel’s grandmother helped him buy his first shares of Coca Cola when he was just eight years old, igniting a lifelong interest in investing. A graduate with a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, Daniel chose a career in financial services to apply his passion for investing and strategic planning. Daniel possesses expertise in insurance planning, especially as it relates to life insurance and annuity contracts. Daniel’s background in the insurance industry makes him particularly adept at analyzing existing policies and evaluating new proposals.

In 2016, Daniel co-founded Crooked Crab Brewing Company, a craft brewery located in Odenton, MD. The experience of planning, financing and operating a company makes him an informed planner for business owners.

Daniel lives in Maryland with his wife, daughter and a rambunctious hound dog who shows no signs of aging. He plays guitar in his free time and will always take time to talk about music with whomever will listen.