Retail investors could be key to SpaceX, other IPOs, says expert

April 21, 2026

Carol Schleif, chief market strategist at BMO Wealth Management, said that the success of the upcoming market listing of SpaceX, as well as the potential IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, could hinge on whether shares will be offered through “some of the more investor-friendly spots like SoFi and Robinhood.”