Your Money This Week (6/12/26): The SpaceX IPO and the Myth of Passive Investing

Stocks were slightly positive this week, bond yields moved lower, inflation remained elevated, and one of the largest IPOs in history raised an important question for investors: What does "passive investing" actually mean? In this week's Your Money This Week, Andrew and I discuss the latest CPI report, the implications of the SpaceX IPO, how different index providers make very different decisions about what belongs in "the market," and why investors may own very different portfolios despite believing they're simply buying an index fund. We also discuss growing concerns around residential real estate, slowing home price appreciation, affordability challenges, and how housing fits into an overall wealth strategy. Topics covered: -CPI and inflation outlook -Bond yields and inflation protection -The SpaceX IPO -Passive investing and index funds -S&P 500 vs Russell vs Nasdaq indexes -Technology concentration risk -Residential real estate outlook -Housing affordability and home prices -Portfolio diversification and rebalancing