The Biggest IPOs in History -- and How They Performed

The article examines the largest U.S.-listed IPOs in history, including SpaceX's upcoming $75 billion offering, and analyzes their post-IPO performance. Most major IPOs experienced initial bullish momentum followed by significant pullbacks before ultimately delivering strong long-term returns for patient investors. The analysis reveals a consistent pattern: excessive early hype leads to unsustainable valuations, corrections, but eventual substantial gains.