NASA ETF Gains $2.6 Billion as Retail Investors Eye SpaceX IPO

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The Space Innovators ETF (NASA), launched on March 30, accumulated over $2.6 billion in assets, reaching this milestone within 37 trading days. Driven by retail investor enthusiasm for SpaceX, the fund offers a way to gain exposure to the private company, which constitutes roughly 7.5% of its holdings. The upcoming SpaceX IPO has led to increased market interest, and the ETF could provide a unique opportunity in an otherwise institutional-dominated offering. Other ETFs, including First Principles (RONB) and ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR), also hold SpaceX shares, reflecting rising investor demand in the sector.