Welcome back, scholars. Shabazz Farrakhan, here. As I said in 2023, AST SpaceMobile is a risk I was willing to jump on. $500k in AST SpaceMobile which is around 142k shares and my bet has paid dividends. As we're around $25 a share in 2025 which is around $3M. It has been a stronger Texas based competitor to SpaceX.
What sold me was at this time last year, Verizon put $100M into partnership with AST SpaceMobile and as a Verizon customer, that was music to my ears as Verizon is easily ahead of the curve in their industry & I'm a big fan of how they do business.
I've tracked since the 2019 IPO and been invested seriously since 2023. The company is in it's 8th year, the 52 week low is $3.07 and has grown 8% in a 6 month window which is exceptional. It's most definitely in my future assets of the next generation if it continues on this path.
Here's the pros, cons & rating 1-10 rating AST SpaceMobile:
AST SpaceMobile Investment Rating (as of mid-2025):
7.5 /10
Here's the breakdown:
+ High Upside Potential (9/10)
If ASTS successfully deploys and scales its satellite-to-cellphone network, it could disrupt the global telecom industry and become a massive player.
+ Strategic Partnerships (8/10)
Deals with AT&T, Vodafone, and others increase legitimacy and likelihood of adoption.
+ Market Timing (7.5/10)
With 6G and satellite-mobile convergence gaining traction, ASTS is positioned well.
– Financial Risk (5/10)
They're burning cash with limited revenue, which makes it riskier than other blue-chip tech investments.
– Execution & Tech Risk (6/10)
Space tech is notorious for delays, malfunctions, and overpromising.
Let's say it dips again which it's done considering it's hit over $30+, here's how you invest it:
If You Have $100:
Recommended Shares: 10–15 shares
Allocation Strategy:
$60–$70 into ASTS
The rest goes into a safe ETF (e.g., VOO or SCHD)
Why: Small-cap tech exposure with room for 10x growth. High risk, but a smart asymmetric bet for beginners.
If You Have $1,000
Recommended Shares: 100–150 shares
Allocation Strategy:
$500–$600 into ASTS
$200 into AI/semiconductor stocks (like NVDA or ARM)
$200–$300 into stable ETFs or dividend stocks
Why: ASTS gets a growth-heavy chunk, while you diversify for volatility protection.
If You Have $10,000
Recommended Shares: 1,000–1,200 shares
Allocation Strategy:
$4,000–$5,000 into ASTS
$2,000 into AI infrastructure (Palantir, Broadcom, etc.)
$3,000 into energy, ETFs, biotech, or REITs
Why: ASTS is still speculative, but this stake could become $50K+ if ASTS succeeds.
High Income Clients ($100,000–$100M+)
Recommended Shares: 5,000–20,000+ shares
Allocation Strategy:
3–5% of net portfolio in ASTS
Backed by hedging, private equity, and real estate
Why: I teach that wealthy investors can afford intelligent moonshots. ASTS fits my doctrine of investing early in infrastructure shifts (space, biotech, water tech, etc.).