lockup

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Advisors suggest considering ETFs with SpaceX exposure or waiting for initial earnings reports and lockup periods to expire.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Private shareholders typically have a six-month lockup period after an IPO during which they are prohibited from selling.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The principal shareholders weren’t able to sell shares in the IPO under standard lockup restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

As an insider, you would be subject to a lockup period of, typically, six months, during which you, other insiders and employees cannot sell shares.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The main county lockup was miles away in Key West.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen