IPO trading
Take your position on popular global IPOs as soon as they happen with a market-leading CFD provider.
What is an IPO?
An IPO stands for initial public offering, it’s the first time a private company sells shares of its stock to the public. The process is often referred to as ‘going public’.
For companies, listing their shares on a stock exchange gives them the chance to raise capital for growth initiatives and to raise their profile. For traders and investors, an IPO is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of growing companies or take a position on volatility.
Learn more about what an IPO is and how the process works.
Recently, companies have been choosing to go public via a SPAC – or special purpose acquisition company. By merging with another company, private firms can ‘go public’ without the need for a traditional IPO.
SPACs have become increasingly popular as they’re quicker and less regulated, meaning companies that wouldn’t be accepted in the normal IPO process can still find a route to financial markets.
Find out more about SPACs.
How to trade IPOs
Take a position on popular IPOs through our CFDs as soon as the shares list in four simple steps:
- Open an account, or log in if you’re already a customer
- Search for the company you want to trade
- Choose your position and size, and your stop and limit levels
- Place the trade and monitor the market
Upcoming IPOs
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Bausch + LombBausch + Lomb is a global eye health medical supply company based in Quebec, Canada. Throughout its 170-year history, Bausch + Lomb has produced over 400 various products and has become known for its soft contact lenses and solutions.
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PorcheThe initial public offering (IPO) of Porsche AG could happen as early as the fourth quarter of 2022, although the timing will depend on market conditions and reports have already suggested the IPO could be scrapped or delayed.
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StarlinkThe valuation of the company could be around $80 billion or even more post listing, according to various reports. However, due to the rapidly-changing sector and the unclear date of flotation, an exact figure is difficult to predict.
Past IPOs
This year has been one of the biggest years for IPOs and SPACs. The US market alone has raised more than $229 billion in listings with just 90 companies’ IPOs. Take a look at some previous IPOs and start speculating on the shares.
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