Forget SpaceX Stock -- Is RocketLab the Better Buy?

Most investors are on the lookout for stocks that give exposure to untapped growth industries. And it's natural to pay attention to reports that Elon Musk's leading space company, SpaceX, could soon hit public markets through an initial public offering (IPO). But while this is exciting, all that glitters is not gold. Let's dig deeper into the potential pitfalls of buying SpaceX stock when it becomes available and compare it to a much smaller alternative called RocketLab (NASDAQ: RKLB), which is already publicly traded. Last week, SpaceX executives began meeting with bankers to outline plans for the stock's public launch in June. And according to Reuters, they have a target valuation of $1.75 trillion. Not only will it be the largest IPO in history, but it could also have the highest amount of shares allocated to retail investors at 30%, compared to the usual 5% to 10%.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool