SpaceX IPO Trading Tips: Avoid Market Orders, Know Flipping Policies
Traders are advised to use limit orders and avoid market orders during the SpaceX IPO debut due to extreme volatility. The post also details flipping policies at major brokerages like Fidelity, Robinhood, and ETrade.
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Ahead of the SpaceX IPO ($SPCX) debut today, traders are urged to exercise caution during the opening volatility. The stabilizing agent will aim to minimize chaos, but spreads may widen significantly. Key recommendations:
- Avoid market orders – use limit orders until conditions stabilize.
- IPO price set at $135 per share for allocated participants.
Brokerage flipping policies could affect future IPO access if shares are sold too soon:
- Fidelity: Selling within 15 calendar days may result in a 6-month ban from future IPO allocations; repeat violations carry harsher penalties.
- Robinhood: Selling within 30 days restricts future IPO access for 60 days.
- ETrade: Selling within 30 days may impact eligibility for future IPO allocations.
Traders are reminded to review their specific brokerage's IPO policies before selling.
Source: The Kobeissi Letter