Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Defenition: An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is when a company first offers shares for purchase on the stock market.

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is when a company first offers shares for purchase on the stock market. Going public on the stock market is major news for a company as they have completed many official checks from the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Any company that isn’t public is considered to be a private company.

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