Understanding IPOs: A Comprehensive Guide to Initial Public Offerings

With the hype surrounding Robinhood’s initial public offering, we thought it’d be a good time to review the basics of how an IPO works.

An IPO can be an attractive investment opportunity. But before you invest in one, it’s important to understand how the process of trading them differs from most other types of investments, as well as the unique risks associated with this type of investment.

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