It’s official: SpaceX (ticker: SPCX) will be added to the flagship Nasdaq-100 at market open this July 7. An ultra-fast inclusion that makes history: just 15 days after it started trading on June 12.
📈 The shock of passive flows
Why is everyone talking about it? JPMorgan expects a major impact from index-tracking funds (ETFs) that replicate the Nasdaq-100.
$4.3 billion in forced purchases are expected just for the Nasdaq-100.
If we also factor in simultaneous inclusions in the MSCI and FTSE Russell global index systems, analysts estimate that total passive buying could rise to as much as $35 billion over the next 15 trading sessions.
⚙️ Why such a fast inclusion?
Historically, it took months to add an index like this. But Nasdaq changed its rules on May 1, 2026. The new directive allows “mega-caps” (companies of very large size) ranked in the top 40 to apply after only 15 days of trading. Nasdaq has also loosened its technical criteria, notably by removing the requirement for a 10% free-float (public float) and by consolidating market value across different share classes.
📊 SpaceX in a few figures (as of July 2, 2026):
IPO price: $135 per share.
Closing price as of July 2: ~$162.
Market capitalization: Approximately $2.13 trillion.
Analysis for the community: This entry into the Nasdaq-100 isn’t just a logistical feat. For a company with a valuation above $2 trillion, it confirms its status as a cornerstone of the modern tech economy. For investors, this massive buy-side pressure caused by index automation is a key technical factor to watch over the coming days.
Sources: The reported data and facts are cross-checked using market financial reports (Nasdaq), JPMorgan’s analyses, and the latest IPO tracking updates as of July 6, 2026.
