Investing in high-growth companies often entails investing in companies that are headquartered overseas and conduct most of their business internationally. Investors must factor in the added risks of in investing in overseas companies. Several of the biggest duds of IPO past have had marquis management but with little or no relevant experience. Conversely, some of the biggest winners have been companies with not so glamorous management with demonstrated track records. Investors should determine ifmanagement s interests are closely aligned with their own.
Individuals can trade IPOs in the aftermarket online or via their traditional full-service brokers.
In the first several weeks of aftermarket trading are critical times for IPOs and often the stock jumps considerably in the beginning of its public life. IPOs are here to stay. Powerful global economic trends and technology innovations are driving the creation of new companies. There are a diverse number of resources where investors can find information on IPOs. The website contains calendars, latest pricings, IPO pipeline , information on underwriters, weekly commentary, a Pick of the Week and many more features.