Going Public Success Stories: Spotify
If Spotify's direct listing were to be a song, it would be on the list of the most popular songs in 2018. Since it became a public company four years ago, the company's potential impact on the stock market has been widely talked about. With over 87 million users,...
Why Going Public Might Not Be Right for Your Business
When a business owner decides to form a corporation, it's typically done as a private entity, which means that the majority of its members are individuals who know one another personally. However, a corporation can also go public. This type of arrangement allows the...
What Is an IPO?
An initial public offering is a process where a company's shares are publicly traded. It allows the public to buy and sell its shares. Although initial public offerings are commonly seen as a great way to make money, they can also be risky. Not only are they not...
Are IPOs Worth Investing In?
The main reason a company issues stock, or an IPO (initial publish offering), is to raise funds. It's like a salary for the company that's used for various purposes for the operation of the business. An initial public offering is also beneficial for a company as it...
How Will IPOs Change in 2022?
In the wake of economic effects from the Omicron COVID variant and continued uncertainty concerning current events, such as the conflict in Ukraine, investors will face a lot of challenging decisions in 2022. One area in which this will play out is Initial Public...
Top IPOs of 2022
After a couple of unpredictable years for initial public offerings (IPOs), investors are unsure what to expect for 2022. Last year’s successful IPOs included popular dating app Bumble, the Roblox gaming platform, and Duolingo’s language learning app. However, in the...
The Pros and Cons of IPOs
An initial public offering (IPO) is a type of public stock offering in which shares are sold to the general public for the first time. IPOs can be considered risky, as they are often expensive and unpredictable. This blog post will cover some pros and cons of IPOs so...
Tips for Investing in IPOs (Initial Public Offerings)
An Initial Public Offering is when a private company floats shares or stock to trade publicly for the first time in the stock exchange. It happens when a private company with a small group of shareholders wants to raise capital to expand the company or if some private...
Benefits of Taking Your Company Public
Assuming an entrepreneur began a business with a few close friends as shareholders, they all bear the profits and losses. As the company comes of age and exhibits a significant growth potential, any business owner desires the business to become even more prominent. To...
The Biggest IPOs in History
In 2012, tech company Facebook held an initial public offering and ended up with $16 billion in sold shares. It was the largest tech IPO and third largest overall in United States history- and it's nothing compared to the global history of IPOs. In this blog, we'll...