Joe Raedle/Getty Images News Retail investors are expected to have an unusually broad opportunity to participate in SpaceX's (SPCX) upcoming initial public offering, with several major brokerage firms preparing to make shares available to individual customers. Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Robinhood Markets, SoFi Technologies and E*Trade are Newsletters for Every Investor How accessible will SpaceX IPO shares be for retail investors? Major brokerages like Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, SoFi, and E*Trade are making SpaceX IPO shares available to individual investors, with specific allocations dependent on demand and brokerage requirements. What eligibility and allocation rules apply to retail investors seeking SpaceX IPO shares? Eligibility requirements vary, such as minimum account balances at Schwab and Fidelity versus no minimums at Robinhood, SoFi, and E*Trade; allocations depend on demand and requesting excess shares does not increase allotment likelihood. What are the main risks for retail investors participating in the SpaceX IPO? Newly public stocks can experience significant volatility, allocations may be less than requested, and frequent short-term selling can impact future IPO participation eligibility. Recommended For You