Initial Public Offering

Initial Public Offering - IPO
The first sale of stock by a private company to the public. IPOs are often smaller, younger companies seeking capital to expand their business. Also referred to as a "Public Offering."
IPOs can be a risky investment, for the individual investor it is tough to predict what the stock will do on its initial day of trading. Also known as going public.
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