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What Is an IPO? How an Initial Public Offering Works
In an IPO, or public offering, shares of a private company are made available to the public for the first time. An IPO allows a company to raise equity capital from public investors.| Investopedia
In an IPO, or public offering, shares of a private company are made available to the public for the first time. An IPO allows a company to raise equity capital from public investors.| Investopedia
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Venture capital is money, technical, or managerial expertise provided by investors to startup firms with long-term growth potential.| Investopedia
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Liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset, or security, can be converted into ready cash without affecting its market price.| Investopedia
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal agency that regulates the U.S. securities markets and protects investors.| Investopedia
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A derivative is a securitized contract whose value is dependent upon one or more underlying assets. Its price is determined by fluctuations in that asset.| Investopedia
