Allocation is limited
The issuer and participating firms decide how IPO shares are distributed. A broker may receive only a small allotment, and high demand can exceed supply. Access through a platform does not guarantee that every eligible customer will receive shares.
Three prices to keep separate
An indicated range is provisional. The final offer price applies to shares sold in the offering. The opening and later market prices emerge from trading and can be higher or lower. A headline about a first-day gain does not describe every buyer's return.
Know how the order works
A market order seeks execution at the available market price, which can differ from the last quote. A limit order sets a worst acceptable execution price, but may remain unfilled. Neither order type prevents a loss after purchase.
- Ask whether you are requesting an IPO allocation or placing an exchange trade.
- Read the broker's allocation, cancellation, and trading policies.
- Check fees and the order's final status.
Your research checklist
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Check current documents before making a decision. SEC review and a regulatory filing are not endorsements of an investment. This guide provides general education, not advice about your circumstances.
