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lockup

[lok-uhp] / ˈlɒkˌʌp /


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SpaceX employees are subject to a 180-day lockup period but have the chance to sell some shares earlier during specified windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of both have surged since debuting in January, promising sizable rewards for early investors before their lockup periods expire next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Those shares, if purchased, would not be subject to the lockup restrictions imposed on stock held by insiders, SpaceX said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The main county lockup was miles away in Key West.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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