[Retail Investors Flock to Space-Themed ETFs as SpaceX Leads Space Investment Boom, Echoing Early AI Wave] BlockBeats News, May 30: As SpaceX approaches its IPO, U.S. retail investors are pouring into space-themed ETFs, with the NASA Fund (Space Innovators ETF) launched by Tema ETFs emerging as the biggest winner. The fund, which debuted on March 30, surpassed $1 billion in assets within just 37 trading days and soared to over $2.6 billion by the end of this week. The fund directly holds private shares of SpaceX, currently accounting for approximately 7.5% of its portfolio, providing retail investors with a convenient channel to gain exposure to SpaceX before its IPO. Tema ETFs founder Maurits Pot stated that investing in space must include SpaceX, and the fund will not sell its shares post-IPO, only revaluing its holdings at market prices. Market experts believe the space investment boom could replicate the early AI investment wave, though it comes with significant volatility. This week's Blue Origin rocket explosion also highlighted the uncertainties of the industry's early stages, and investors should anticipate some companies experiencing significant growth while being cautious of potential failures. [Original Link]