For SpaceX IPO investors, the thrill ride has been IMAX-worthy. 

On IPO day, SpaceX stock (SPCX) opened at $150 and climbed past $160. Another near-20% gain the following Monday saw Elon Musk’s spaceflight, satellite communications, and AI company achieve a high orbit of $192.50. By its third trading day, SpaceX surpassed Amazon to become the fifth-largest publicly traded company by market value. 

To the moon, right?

Yet, as any savvy investor knows, things can get ugly fast: The stock quickly returned to Earth and has bounced below its market debut price more than once. SpaceX stock dropped another 4% on Monday, with a low under $140.

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