--- title: "AST SpaceMobile Draws Focus With US Carrier JV And 2x ETFs" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287252164.md" description: "AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) is entering a joint venture with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to enhance satellite-based wireless coverage in the US. Additionally, two leveraged ETFs have launched, providing 2x daily exposure to ASTS's stock. The stock has seen significant growth, up 275.9% over the past year. Investors should monitor trading volumes and price reactions as these developments could influence capital flows and the stock's narrative in the satellite-to-phone market." datetime: "2026-05-21T16:28:55.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/287252164.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287252164.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/287252164.md) --- # AST SpaceMobile Draws Focus With US Carrier JV And 2x ETFs - AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) is positioned to participate in a new joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon that aims to expand satellite-based direct-to-device wireless coverage across the US. - Two new leveraged ETFs, the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ASTS ETF and the T-REX 2X Long ASTS Daily Target ETF, have launched, offering 2x daily exposure to AST SpaceMobile's share price. - The joint venture and ETF launches highlight rising industry and market attention on satellite-to-phone services and on AST SpaceMobile specifically. AST SpaceMobile's story now sits at the intersection of telecom operators, public markets, and retail traders. The stock recently closed at $89.58 and has seen very strong longer term returns, with the share price up 275.9% over the past year and more than 7x over three years. Shorter term, the stock is up 19.7% over the past week and 10.6% over the past month, while the year to date move stands at 7.3%. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:ASTS, the new carrier joint venture and leveraged ETFs may affect how capital flows around the stock and how its story is framed in the satellite-to-phone segment. These developments also broaden the menu of ways market participants can gain or express exposure, from direct ownership of the shares to higher risk 2x daily products that can amplify both gains and losses. Stay updated on the most important news stories for AST SpaceMobile by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on AST SpaceMobile. NasdaqGS:ASTS Earnings & Revenue Growth as at May 2026 We've flagged 4 risks for AST SpaceMobile. See which could impact your investment. ### Quick Assessment - **⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target**: At US$89.58, the stock trades about 7% above the US$83.47 consensus target, inside the 10% band that suggests a fairly close alignment. - **✅ Simply Wall St Valuation**: Simply Wall St’s model suggests AST SpaceMobile trades about 16.5% below its estimated fair value, flagging potential upside against that measure. - **✅ Recent Momentum**: The 30 day return of 10.6% points to positive short term momentum as the joint venture and leveraged ETFs come into focus. There is only one way to know the right time to buy, sell or hold AST SpaceMobile. Head to Simply Wall St's company report for the latest analysis of AST SpaceMobile's Fair Value. ### Key Considerations - 📊 The carrier joint venture and 2x ETFs increase attention on AST SpaceMobile and could make the stock more central to the satellite to phone theme. - 📊 Watch trading volumes, price reactions around joint venture milestones, and how the price tracks both the US$83.47 analyst target and Simply Wall St’s 16.5% discount signal. - ⚠️ The presence of 2x leveraged products and four flagged risks, including volatility and shareholder dilution, means position sizing and risk controls matter even more. ### Dig Deeper For the full picture including more risks and rewards, check out the complete AST SpaceMobile analysis. Alternatively, you can check out the community page for AST SpaceMobile to see how other investors believe this latest news will impact the company's narrative. _This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. **We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.** It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. 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