CNA reports that SpaceX will join the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 after a June 12 debut and a June 26 confirmation, despite a $4.9 billion prior-year net loss. J.P. Morgan estimates $4.3 billion in passive inflows, while index providers relaxed profitability and float rules. Financial Times reports a preceding $25 billion debt deal.
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SpaceX inclusion despite losses shows index providers loosening rules to favor high-profile loss-making firms, directing inflows to concentrated ownership.
“Wealth transfer and financialization”
Inclusion reflects market recognition of innovation and execution by private enterprise without subsidies.
“Market-driven value creation”
Inclusion stems from voluntary investor demand and market adaptation rather than regulatory favoritism.
“Property rights and contract freedom”
All views assume SpaceX is public and eligible for index mechanics, ignoring that it remains private with no float.
“Shared premise error on eligibility and inflows”
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