Initial Public Offering

A more potent merger-and-acquisition environment, along with busy capital markets, might lend some of the big investment banks a hand as Q4 earnings approach.

Three of the biggest U.S. banks report Q4 results Friday after what likely was another tough quarter. However, there are signs of improvement, and the sector has been on the upswing.

By now, most of us know the 2020 narrative about “stay-at-home” stocks and big tech having a great year while airlines, casinos, and hotels slumped. But is there a way investors could’ve identified the potential winners early? A deep dive into long-term societal trends might be key.

When a company goes public, insiders are often restricted from selling their ownership stakes for a certain amount of time called a “lockup period.” But when the restriction is lifted, share prices sometimes take a hit. Here’s what you need to know.

Looking to participate in a company’s first stock offering to the public? Understand the differences between direct public offerings (DPOs), initial public offerings (IPOs), and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).

When investing in IPOs, your time horizon should match your objective. Learn why momentum investing and long-term investing are two distinctly different animals.

As the sports world comes back to prominence after the coronavirus-related shutdown, sports betting stocks have gotten considerable attention. Interested in this sector? Here's a play-by-play for investors.

Special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been around awhile, but they’ve gotten some new attention in 2020. Here’s a look at the mechanics and risks for investors involved in blank-check companies.

Before COVID-19 captured the nation’s attention, new dining trends—such as meal kits and at-home grocery delivery—were already changing the way we eat. The pandemic may have accelerated the transition.

Closed-end funds are a subset of mutual funds with some unique characteristics versus typical open-end mutual funds. Here’s the rundown.

Love your hobbies? There’s probably a stock for that. Here are a few tips for investing in your passions.

Space may be the final frontier in exploration, but what about for your portfolio? As Virgin Galactic files its IPO, perhaps now’s a good time to review the investing “universe.”

When your broker or financial advisor recommends that you read an investment or fund prospectus, it’s for a good reason. A prospectus can offer clues to help you assess an investment’s risks.

Shifting tastes and preferences have led to the emergence of publicly traded plant-based meat alternatives such as Beyond Meat (BYND), and established food producers are responding.

Communication app maker Slack is preparing its first direct listing. Here are some things to know about Slack and about the direct listing process.

After a slow first quarter this year, the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) is seeing more activity.

If you’re thinking about investing in IPOs, review these IPO basics to find out how investing in an initial public offering works.

Many famous investors have said that people should invest in what they know, but there’s more to the saying than just that. Does this apply to IPO investing?

There are different risks to consider when investing in IPOs than an established company. Learn some key points to help you make more informed decisions.

What we refer to as a “stock market” is actually an intertwined global ecosystem. Learn the “who, what and why” of the stock market and stock exchanges.

Learn how you can sign up to receive an email alert whenever an IPO that TD Ameritrade is participating in becomes available.

TD Ameritrade reveals five new features in relation to their IPO and fixed-income new-issue offerings.

Scrutinizing financial stocks? Crowdfunding and other alternative funding methods are growing fast, and are even challenging traditional banking.

A winning well -thought- out investment plan requires you need to dig deeper to get an edge on the crowd. Here’s a few secondary ways to play big themes.