SpaceX IPO signals strong equity demand, and buy-sides accelerates AI adoption in trading functions
Trader TV, London
SpaceX’s IPO last week showcased continued investor appetite for equities, says Tobias Windecker, European head of equities trading at Allianz Global, touching on the record-breaking public offering of only 5% of shares and pointing to major retail participation as a sign of market confidence. Speaking to Trader TV, the head of desk, also unpacked AI and automation have become key priorities for buy-side firms, with machine learning already handling smaller rules-based trades. However, while AI can analyse vast amounts of data and can be used to identify opportunities, he says, human judgement today remains crucial for complex trading decisions.
15.06.2026