IPO Definition

IPO

Definition

Initial Public Offering. The first sale of stock by a company to the public. Companies offering an IPO are sometimes new, young companies, or sometimes companies which have been around for many years but are finally deciding to go public. IPOs are often risky investments, but often have the potential for significant gains. IPOs are often used as a way for a young company to gain necessary market capital.

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IPO is ...
... part of the IPOs and Stocks subjects.

... an essential investing term.

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