Account Minimums Are Being Lowered to Participate in the SpaceX IPO. Is This a Win or a Trap for Retail Investors?

Elon Musk's SpaceX is on the verge of launching the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. For years, everyday investors were forced to watch IPOs from the sidelines, as offering prices were almost exclusively reserved for large financial institutions and high-net-worth clients. Retail investors chased IPO stocks once they hit the public exchanges -- often buying shares at inflated prices and missing the real upside.Fidelity recently lowered its eligibility requirement for the SpaceX IPO to those who hold a modest $2,000 balance in their account. This is a dramatic shift from the traditional six-figure minimums imposed by legacy brokerages.On the surface, this might look like a win for small investors. However, a closer look at the mechanics of IPOs raises some legitimate questions about who really benefits from increased retail participation.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool