You’re not among the lucky few to buy shares at the offering price, and that’s perfectly fine. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry.

Elon Musk may soon become a trillionaire. SpaceX employees are set for financial windfalls through the company’s IPO. Many investors are eager to buy shares at the $135 opening price. The demand is so high that some brokers are effectively holding a lottery for these shares.

Feeling the fear of missing out (FOMO) is natural. But it’s important to consider JOMO, the joy of missing out, as a viable alternative.

SoFi, a brokerage firm, has discussed the merits and downsides of participating in this IPO. In 2024, it promoted indirect access through private-market funds. Later, in 2025, it advised on avoiding FOMO trading.

Some investors will try to quickly flip shares for profit. They buy at $135 and sell at a higher price, avoiding lockup periods and any penalties from brokers. This approach involves significant risk.

Buy-and-hold investors face potential challenges with SpaceX’s stock. Jeff Sommer noted that its price-to-sales ratio is high. Morningstar estimates the stock’s value at $63. Thus, missing out on buying at $135 might be advantageous if analysts’ projections are accurate.