#38 - Can a Great Company Be a Bad Investment? | The SpaceX IPO

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#38 - Can a Great Company Be a Bad Investment? | The SpaceX IPO
Jun 10, 2026
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SpaceX is widely regarded as one of the most innovative companies in the world, and a potential public offering would likely attract significant investor attention. But does an exceptional company automatically make for an exceptional investment? 
 
 In this episode of Map Your Money, Jaime Benedetti and Jeff Cone, CFA®, discuss how investors should think about a potential SpaceX IPO through the lens of portfolio construction, valuation, and long-term investing principles. 
 
 Rather than focusing on headlines or speculation, Jaime and Jeff explore the factors that may influence an investor's decision-making process if SpaceX were to become publicly traded. They also discuss the distinction between a company's business success and the investment return an investor may ultimately experience.


Topics covered include:

• What makes SpaceX unique within the aerospace and technology industries
 • Why private companies often generate significant investor interest
 • The difference between a great company and a great investment
 • Key considerations when evaluating an IPO opportunity
 • Lessons investors can learn from past high-profile IPOs


Whether you are a long-time follower of SpaceX or simply interested in how professional investors evaluate new opportunities, this episode provides a framework for thinking through one of the most anticipated potential public offerings in recent memory.


Content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Any discussion of SpaceX or a potential IPO is hypothetical in nature and does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FknFBeB-1V8

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