[The Scythe Swings Toward Index Fund Investors: S&P Dow Jones States SpaceX is Eligible for Rapid Inclusion in Certain Indexes] BlockBeats News, June 10: The scythe has swung toward index fund investors and the retirement savings accounts of the American public. S&P Dow Jones Indices has just stated that SpaceX is eligible for rapid inclusion in certain indexes. However, compared to other index providers, S&P has been relatively restrained. In addition to S&P Dow Jones Indices, other independent index providers have also adjusted their rules for SpaceX and other massive IPOs to enable faster inclusion in their indexes. FTSE Russell recently implemented a new fast-track mechanism, allowing ultra-large-cap companies (such as SpaceX) that meet the criteria to be included in U.S. equity indexes like the Russell 1000/2000/3000 and the FTSE Global Equity Index Series within just five trading days after listing, primarily based on free-float market capitalization thresholds. Additionally, Nasdaq (particularly the Nasdaq 100) has introduced new "fast-track" rules, enabling SpaceX and other massive IPOs to be included approximately 15 trading days after listing. This will force ETFs and funds tracking the Nasdaq 100 to purchase large amounts of shares in the short term. S&P Dow Jones Indices recently made minor rule adjustments to some of its broad market indexes, primarily relaxing the public float requirements. These indexes include the S&P Total Market Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index. After the adjustments, newly listed companies like SpaceX, which have a relatively low public float but massive market capitalization, can be included in a shorter time frame without needing to meet the stringent 12-month listing period and profitability thresholds required by the S&P 500. Fortunately, S&P will maintain its existing eligibility requirements for major benchmark indexes like the S&P 500, rejecting proposals to accelerate the inclusion of massive companies like SpaceX into these benchmark indexes shortly after listing. The current 12-month "seasoning period" for newly listed companies will not be shortened, nor will existing profitability and public float requirements be waived based on company size. This means SpaceX will need to wait at least one year after listing before it can be included in the S&P 500 Index.