While Elon Musk's Starlink—a satellite broadband internet provider—is not publicly traded on its own, you can now invest in Starlink by buying stocks in its parent company, SpaceX, which trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SPCX.
Although Musk initially stated that Starlink would be publicly traded on its own, Starlink has since become SpaceX's primary source of income and fully grafted into its parent company.
SpaceX's debut on the stock market in a record-breaking IPO that raised the company $75 billion has given investors a way to finally invest in Starlink technology. Investors looking to add Starlink to their portfolio currently have two options:
Keep reading to learn more about Starlink's IPO plans and investment options in Canada.
In February 2021, Elon Musk tweeted that Starlink will go public once it can "predict cashflow reasonably well." Since the company began launching satellites in 2019, it has grown to serve more than 10 million customers in over 150 countries. However, a standalone IPO may still be a ways off, given the focus on the completed IPO of Starlink's parent company, SpaceX.
The majority of SpaceX's revenue comes from launch services and Starlink satellite services. In fact, Starlink accounts for roughly 61% of the $18.7 billion SpaceX officially earned in 2025.
It's now easier to know exactly how much revenue Starlink brings in, thanks to the parent company's public S-1 regulatory filings. The documents revealed that Starlink earned a massive $11.4 billion in 2025, showing explosive growth compared to older European Chamber filings that reported $2.7 billion in international revenue for 2024.
However, those older figures did not fully reflect total global performance, as US revenue is invoiced separately to a Californian entity. With official numbers now out, we know Starlink's actual 2025 revenue hit $11.4 billion, cementing its place as the company's biggest financial driver.
Whether Starlink eventually follows its parent company with its own separate public market listing remains to be seen. For now, investors interested in the satellite network can buy shares of its parent company SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) or explore alternatives.
Note: All dollar amounts on this page are in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
Once Starlink goes public, you'll need a brokerage account to invest. Consider opening a brokerage account today so you're ready as soon as the stock hits the market.
You won't be able to buy Starlink stocks on a Canadian stock exchange like the TSX. Instead, you need a Canadian broker that provides access to international stock exchanges.
You can access US exchanges like the NYSE and the NASDAQ using Canadian trading platforms like Qtrade, Wealthsimple, Scotia iTRADE and CIBC Investor's Edge.
Interactive Brokers provides access to many stock exchanges outside North America like the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK), Korea Stock Exchange (KSE), National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) and London Stock Exchange (LSE).
It's impossible to predict how any stock will perform — and IPOs can be particularly volatile. Looking at the performance of similar companies can help you decide if now is a good time to buy Starlink stock.
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Canadians who earn dividends from US stock investments must pay the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a 15% withholding tax on their earnings. The rate goes down to 10% for bonds and other interest-yielding US investments.
An exception is made for stock investments held in trusts designed to provide retirement income. This includes RRIFs, LIRAs, LIFs, LRIFs and Prescribed RRIFs. RRSPs that hold US stocks, bonds or ETFs are also exempt from US withholding tax. RESPs, TFSAs and RDSPs are not exempt.
Canadian and international investment income must be declared on your Canadian tax return. Unless your US earnings are exempt from withholding tax, this means you'll be taxed by both the IRS and the CRA. The CRA may allow you to claim foreign tax credits for any taxes you've already paid to the IRS.
Speak with a tax professional to find out what rules and exceptions apply in your circumstances.
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