Some of the most successful companies today, like Amazon and Google, had their IPOs during market downturns.
Some of the most successful companies today, like Amazon and Google, had their IPOs during market downturns.
The term "IPO"
The term "IPO" was first coined during the 1600s when the Dutch East India Company offered shares to the public for the first time.
The term "IPO" was first coined during the 1600s when the Dutch East India Company offered shares to the public for the first time.
Shortest IPO Ever
The fastest IPO in history was that of Freeseas Inc., which took only 8 seconds to complete.
The fastest IPO in history was that of Freeseas Inc., which took only 8 seconds to complete.
Hidden Regulators
IPOs are closely monitored by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to ensure fairness and transparency.
IPOs are closely monitored by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to ensure fairness and transparency.
The Billion-Dollar Club
Alibaba's 2014 IPO holds the record for the largest initial public offering in history, raising over $25 billion.
Alibaba's 2014 IPO holds the record for the largest initial public offering in history, raising over $25 billion.
Symbolic Beginnings
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) started trading under a Buttonwood tree on Wall Street in 1792.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) started trading under a Buttonwood tree on Wall Street in 1792.
Astronomical Returns
If you invested $1,000 in Amazon's IPO in 1997, it would be worth over $1.2 million today.
If you invested $1,000 in Amazon's IPO in 1997, it would be worth over $1.2 million today.
The Google IPO Letter
In 2004, Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, wrote a letter stating their goal was to make the world's information universally accessible and useful.
In 2004, Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, wrote a letter stating their goal was to make the world's information universally accessible and useful.
The Bumpy Road of Facebook
Facebook's IPO faced technical glitches and lawsuits, making it one of the most turbulent IPOs in history.
Facebook's IPO faced technical glitches and lawsuits, making it one of the most turbulent IPOs in history.
The Silent Period
Companies going public have a "quiet period" where they're restricted from making statements that could affect their stock price.
Companies going public have a "quiet period" where they're restricted from making statements that could affect their stock price.
The Dutch Auction Model
Google opted for a non-traditional IPO method, using a Dutch auction in 2004, which allowed investors to bid on shares.
Google opted for a non-traditional IPO method, using a Dutch auction in 2004, which allowed investors to bid on shares.
Warren Buffett's Wisdom
The legendary investor, Warren Buffett, has famously avoided investing in IPOs, preferring established companies.
The legendary investor, Warren Buffett, has famously avoided investing in IPOs, preferring established companies.
The IPO Effect on Employees
Employees of companies going public can become overnight millionaires if they hold stock options or restricted shares.
Employees of companies going public can become overnight millionaires if they hold stock options or restricted shares.
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