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Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the first time a company's stock is available for public purchase - this can be on an exchange or a private offering. IPOs have great appeal for many investors because of the ability to invest 'on the ground floor' of a newly funded company.

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