Ask HN: How to make the best of the Mega IPO/ Index fund debacle?
The recent SpaceX IPO has kicked off the IPO season, which is expected to have far-reaching effects due to changes in index fund rules. This change allows for the immediate inclusion of IPOs, potentially impacting both passive investors and startups. The situation may lead to fallout, but it also presents opportunities for investment in well-known brands, regardless of company fundamentals.
- ▪SpaceX has initiated the IPO season, which may have significant effects on the market.
- ▪Index funds have altered their rules to permit immediate inclusion of IPOs.
- ▪The change could influence both passive investors and startups, potentially leading to opportunities and challenges.
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SpaceX just kicked off IPO season and it looks like this will have some far reaching effects due to the way index funds have changed their rules to allow immediate inclusion of IPOS: https://youtu.be/iOyFja87uyw?si=F6NpJUXgk0oBZ_bpTrying to understand the best way to handle the situation both from a passive investor and what this means for startups and entrepreneurship as a whole. Its likely there will be some fallout but maybe the public will invest in the brands and not the company fundamentals? What opportunities do you see?
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