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SpaceX Weight in Nasdaq 100 Set to Rise, Passive Inflows Expected

SpaceX’s weight in the Nasdaq 100 is expected to increase after the index’s quarterly rebalance, announced after Friday’s close and effective September 21. Currently at 1.25% (19th place) due to lock-up restrictions limiting free float, despite a market cap over $2 trillion (6th largest), the adjustment could trigger over $10 billion in passive buying.

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This rebalance marks a structural shift in how passive capital is allocated, reflecting SpaceX's transition from a restricted-float anomaly to a more tradable mega-cap. The potential $10 billion in inflows underscores how index mechanics, not just fundamentals, can drive demand. The key question is whether this weight increase normalizes SpaceX's pricing closer to its market-cap rank, or if liquidity constraints still cap its effective influence. For market participants, the September 21 effective date is the pivot point for observing how passive funds adjust their portfolios without disrupting the broader index's stability.

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