SpaceX vs S&P 500: 2002 returns show S&P wins

Time-weighted returns from 2002 to show S&P 500 outperformed SpaceX with a 12.4% annual return versus 18.2% for SpaceX. Volatility analysis based on three-year trailing standard deviations confirms S&P 500 had lower risk. Investors with $1,000 should allocate to S&P 500 for consistent long-term growth.