IPO

The recent years have witnessed a waning interest in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). As the second quarter of 2023 drew to a close, it marked the sixth consecutive quarter of declining YoY IPO activity. This lackluster performance harks back to the same scenario we saw in early 2016. But as we approach the close of the third quarter, there’s a ray of hope emerging on the horizon. The third quarter has unveiled 41 deals up till September 11, just five deals shy of the total count for the whole of…

The IPO market has witnessed a significant slowdown over the past year and a half. Q2 2023 marked the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline in IPO activity, and the April-June stretch stands as the weakest since early 2016. With higher borrowing rates and the regional banking turmoil of last March, investment bankers and young private firms have had their share of difficulties. However, the ever-optimistic Wall Street bulls are starting to see a silver lining. An intriguing dynamic in the second half of 2023 is the anticipated surge in…

Introduction Investing in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) can be an exciting and potentially rewarding opportunity for investors. In this blog post, we will explain what an IPO is, how to invest in IPOs, and how to participate in them through Fidelity and TD Ameritrade. We will also introduce two Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that focus on investing in IPO companies: the First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (ARCA:FPX) and the Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO). What is an IPO? An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process through which a private company…

Initial Public Offerings, commonly known as IPOs, have become a popular way for companies to raise capital and go public. An IPO is a process where a private company offers shares of its stock to the public for the first time, making it available for purchase on a public stock exchange. It’s a major milestone for a company, and often an exciting opportunity for investors looking to get in on the ground floor of a potentially successful venture. However, navigating the world of IPOs can be intimidating for beginners, especially…