Market
What is ipo?
The first time a company sells its shares to the public.
Explained in more detail
IPO stands for initial public offering. The company and its early owners choose the timing and the price, which is a reason to be careful rather than excited.
An example
For instanceApplying for shares before a company gets listed on the exchange.
Why this matters to you
You will meet this word in broker apps, company results and market news. Knowing what it means is not the goal on its own. The goal is being able to judge whether a number is good or bad for the investment you are actually holding.
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