By the Inspired Investor Team, Direct Investing An initial public offering, or IPO, is the first time that a company’s shares become available on the public markets—meaning it’s the first time you can buy and sell it on a public stock exchange. This is sometimes referred to as a company “going public.” Why do companies go public? One big reason is to raise capital to support future plans. However, not all companies choose to go public. In fact, …
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