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Unicorns; startup companies that have reached private valuations of more than $1 billion.
More recently, Air BNB, Doordash, etc.
It's all Speculation
IPOs are popular among investors because people think the volatile price movements are their chance to make quick easy money on the day of the IPO and shortly thereafter. OR that the company “can only go up” or they’re “getting on the ground floor.”
#1 DO YOUR RESEARCH
S1 filings, though filled with great information, are written by the company, so it is not unbiased. Search the web for other information. Is the company’s longevity supported by your research? Can it compete with other industry leaders?
pay special attention to the management team and their commentary
What AREN’T they saying
#2 S1 RED FLAGS
What are they raising money for?
Growth or repaying debt they owe?
Are there future goals or outlooks just ridiculous?
Over-promising and under delivering will kill a share’s value
Look for RED FLAGS. Pessimism is healthy in securities trading
#3 Lock-up period
Lock-up agreements are legally binding contracts between the underwriters and insiders of the company, prohibiting them from selling any shares of stock for a specified period of time. Ninety days is the minimum period stated under Rule 144 (SEC law) but the lock-up specified by the underwriters can last much longer.
When lockups expire, all the insiders are permitted to sell their stock. The result is a rush of people trying to sell their stock to realize their profit. This excess supply can put severe downward pressure on the stock price.
Pro-tip:
PATIENCE IS THE KEY. Wait for demand to be established. Strong volume, strong bid. Evidence of institutional buying is good. Lack of that evidence means large investors aren’t interested.
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