Beginner's Guide to IPO Investing
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Although investing in IPOs (initial public offerings) is not for the faint of heart or the shallow of wallet, learning about the ups and downs of these fledgling and not-so-fledgling companies can be an eye-opener for anyone.
We've assembled several links to information that will help potential investors understand the terminology and risks associated with IPO investing.
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IPO Overview and Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: This is a compilation of some basic questions posed to us by our visitors. Go read it.
The ABCs of IPOs: This is a special four-part series that aims to debunk the myths around IPOs by examining how they work. (from CBS MarketWatch).
Part One: Speak the language.
Part Two: Know the process.
Part Three: A look at the prospectus.
Part Four: Play the game.
Underwriters Directory: A list of the major underwriters that had participated in an IPO.
Meet the S-1: An introduction to the content and format of an S-1 SEC filing.
Slides from G. WIlliam Schwert's Finance 423 session on Initial Public Offering: (William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester).
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Definitions of Investment Terms and SEC Forms
New York Stock Exchange Glossary of Financial Terms.
Glossary of Financial Terms: From the PAWWS site.
Types of SEC Filings: This list is compiled by EDGAR Online, and describes the purpose of each filing form.
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