SpaceX IPO signals strong equity demand, and buy-sides accelerates AI adoption in trading functions.
SpaceX’s IPO last week showcased strong investor appetite for equities, says Tobias Windecker, European head of equities trading at Allianz Global, highlighting the record-breaking sale of just 5% of shares and strong retail participation as key signals of market confidence. Speaking to Trader TV, he also discusses how 2026 has become a significant year for buy-side adoption of AI but adds that human judgement remains essential for complex decisions.
In this episode:
📌 Initial thoughts on SpaceX IPO and investor confidence
📌 Buy-side firms are prioritising AI and automation in trading workflows
📌 What trading tasks can AI do today?
📌 You can’t replace “creativity” and why we still need humans
[This post was first published on Trader TV]
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