Episode 238 of our Retire With Style podcast is out now! In this week's episode of Retire With Style, Alex and I take a step back from the headlines to look at what history and research can teach us about investing in IPOs. While we use SpaceX as the starting point, the conversation is really about a much bigger question: How should long-term investors think about highly anticipated IPOs?
We discuss why great companies don't always make great investments, why paying the right price matters just as much as buying the right business, and what decades of academic research tell us about IPO performance. We also explore how mega IPOs can influence passive investors through changes in major market indexes like the Russell and S&P 500, highlighting why not all index funds behave the same way and why understanding index methodology can matter more than many investors realize.
Whether you're curious about SpaceX or simply want to become a more disciplined investor, I think you'll find this discussion both timely and thought-provoking.
I hope you enjoy the episode. Listen now to learn more.
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