How can the average retail or small investor participate in an IPO?


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Daria asks:

If you know how, would you mind listing the brokerage houses and their minimum amounts needed to participate?

Thanks!

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3 Comments to "How can the average retail or small investor participate in an IPO?"

  1. Gina

    Whats this whole protest in miami about?
    Wahts this whole protest in miami happening this weekend, about?
    anyone no anything ?
    any links ?
    what are they protesting for?

  2. Jo

    Small investor is always welcome for IPO, because it is similar to rain drops, see the final is flood with it
    the right method is opt for the minimum amount for investment (for this you should rush the offer document), reed carefully the problem areas (risk factos) and if any uncertainity
    if you are really know that company is going to perform well, and you are in doubt that you will not get enough shares, it is rude idea to apply with wife or husband and minors names and transfer back to your account, according to the regulation authority they will allocate minimum no of shares to each applied (if there is enough shares available)
    Consult the local brokerage companies (good one) since you didnt mention from which country you are applying for
    Good Luck

  3. Cinderella

    Generally you need an established relationship with the underwriter of the IPO. Even then, if the IPO is what’s called a “hot issue” (what you would really like to own) you are far from assured of getting any shares. And, if you do get lucky, your allocation is likely to be very small.

    As a rule of thumb - your probably don’t want shares in IPOs which are easy to get. If you are being sold - take to the hills.

    Individuals who receive shares in a “hot issue” are typically wealthy & well-established clients.

    All of this may not help you very much, but counting on IPOs is not the way to make your portfolio grow in any event.

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